Amalie Vinther

Amalie Østergaard Vinther (born 24 December 1995) is a Danish Paralympic swimmer who competes in international level events.

Amalie Vinther
Personal information
Full nameAmalie Østergaard Vinther
Nickname(s)Malle
Born (1995-12-24) 24 December 1995
Viborg, Denmark
Height1.71 m (5 ft 7 in)
Sport
Country Denmark
SportParalympic swimming
DisabilityHemiplegia
Disability classS8
ClubAarhus Swim
Coached byBjarne Kragh
Medal record
Paralympic swimming
Representing  Denmark
World Championships
Bronze medal – third place2010 EindhovenWomen's 100m freestyle S8
Bronze medal – third place2010 EindhovenWomen's 400m freestyle S8
Bronze medal – third place2013 MontrealWomen's 100m freestyle S8
Bronze medal – third place2013 MontrealWomen's 400m freestyle S8
European Championships
Gold medal – first place2014 EindhovenWomen's 400m freestyle S8
Gold medal – first place2016 FunchalWomen's 400m freestyle S8
Silver medal – second place2014 EindhovenWomen's 100m freestyle S8
Silver medal – second place2016 FunchalWomen's 100m freestyle S8
Bronze medal – third place2014 EindhovenWomen's 100m butterfly S8
Bronze medal – third place2014 EindhovenWomen's 200m individual medley SM8
Bronze medal – third place2016 FunchalWomen's 200m individual medley SM8
Bronze medal – third place2018 DublinWomen's 4x100m medley relay 34pts

Biography

Vinther is a double European champion and a four-time World bronze medalist in freestyle swimming. She has competed in the 2012 and 2016 Summer Paralympics and has qualified for the 2020 Summer Paralympics.[1][2]

References
  1. "Swimmer ready for the Paralympic Games for third time (in Danish)". DIF. 20 May 2020. Archived from the original on 24 November 2020.
  2. "Amalie Vinther - IPC Athlete Bio". ipc.infostradasports.com. 29 July 2020.
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