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Louise Fiddes (born 26 March 2001) is a British Paralympic swimmer who competes in international level events. She is a world and European champion in breaststroke events. [2] [3] [dead link ] [4] [5] She grew up in Welwyn Garden City and trained at Hatfield Swimming Club. [1] In the 2024 Paralympics she gained a bronze medal in the 200m ...
Eleanor May Simmonds (born 11 November 1994 [2]) is a British retired Paralympian swimmer who competed in S6 events. She came to national attention when she competed in the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing, winning two gold medals for Great Britain.
Johnson added to her Paralympic medal collection at London 2012 Paralympics, as she set a new Paralympic record en route. Johnson recorded a season's best time of 1:40.90, to take the bronze medal in the SB6 100 m backstroke. In the buildup towards her fourth Paralympics at Rio, Johnson underwent an operation for a hernia. While recovering, she ...
Swimmers who are in this class use a wheelchair in daily life. Izhak Mamistvalov (2-1-1) 50 metre freestyle 50 metre backstroke 100 metre freestyle S2/SB2: Swimmers in this sport class mainly rely on their arms for swimming. Their hand, trunk and leg function is limited due to tetraplegia or other co-ordination problems Jim Anderson (6-9-2)
Janice Burton MBE (born 11 April 1958) is a retired British Paralympic swimmer.Burton competed in B1 events having completely lost sight in both of her eyes. She won a total of 23 a Paralympic medals during a career that spanned four Games. [2]
WORLD. RECORD. In her first Paralympic race ever, American Christie Raleigh Crossley breaks the world record in the women's 50m free S9 with a time of 27.28.
Jeanette Clare Chippington (née Esling; born 21 April 1970) is a British Paralympic swimmer and paracanoeist.Chippington has represented Great Britain at seven Paralympics, five in swimming Summer Paralympics, 1988 Seoul, 1992 Barcelona, 1996 Atlanta, Sydney 2000 and Athens 2004.
Alice Rose Tai (born 31 January 1999) is a British paralympic swimmer. Tai competes in the SB8 , SM8 and S8. She has represented Great Britain at European and World Championships and at the Commonwealth and Paralympic Games, gold medals at all levels.