Cecilie Drabsch Norland

Cecilie Drabsch Norland (born 10 November 1978) is a retired Norwegian Paralympic swimmer who competed in international level events. She was Norway's first gold medallist in swimming and was the flag bearer for Norway at the 2008 Summer Paralympics.[1][2]

Cecilie Drabsch Norland
Personal information
Born (1978-11-10) 10 November 1978
Stavanger, Norway
Height1.64 m (5 ft 5 in)
Sport
Country Norway
SportParalympic swimming
DisabilityCerebral palsy
Disability classS8
Medal record
Paralympic swimming
Representing  Norway
Paralympic Games
Gold medal – first place2004 AthensWomen's 50m freestyle S8
Gold medal – first place2008 BeijingWomen's 50m freestyle S8
Bronze medal – third place2004 AthensWomen's 100m freestyle S8
World Championships (LC)
Silver medal – second place1998 ChristchurchWomen's 100m freestyle S8
Silver medal – second place2006 DurbanWomen's 50m freestyle S8
Bronze medal – third place1998 ChristchurchWomen's 50m freestyle S8
Bronze medal – third place2006 DurbanWomen's 100m freestyle S8
World Championships (SC)
Gold medal – first place2009 Rio de JaneiroWomen's 50m freestyle S8
Bronze medal – third place2009 Rio de JaneiroWomen's 100m freestyle S8

References
  1. "Norge tok Paralympics gull i svoemming (in Norwegian)". VG Sport. 14 September 2008.
  2. "Cecilie Drabsch - IPC Athlete Bio". ipc.infostradasports.com. 4 August 2020.
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