Jane Stidever

Jane Stidever (born 15 January 1966) is a retired Paralympic swimmer and equestrian. She competed in six Paralympics and won five gold medals.[1][2] Stidever won her first Paralympic medals in 1984, representing Great Britain in both the swimming and the dressage. She did not continue with her equestrian success but went on to win four gold medals in swimming events between 1988 and 2004.

Jane Stidever
Personal information
Born15 January 1966 (1966-01-15) (age 57)
Cyprus
Sport
Country United Kingdom
SportParalympic swimming and equestrianism
ClubLeicester Penguins
Medal record
Representing  Great Britain
Paralympic Games[1]
Women's para swimming
Gold medal – first place 1988 Seoul 4x50 m Medley S1-6
Gold medal – first place 1988 Seoul 400 m Freestyle C3-4
Gold medal – first place 1996 Atlanta 4x50 m Freestyle S1-6
Gold medal – first place 2004 Athens 4x50 m Medley 20 pts
Silver medal – second place 1984 New York 100 m Freestyle C4
Silver medal – second place 1988 Seoul 100 m Breaststroke C4
Silver medal – second place 1988 Seoul 100 m Freestyle C4
Silver medal – second place 1988 Seoul 200 m Freestyle C4
Silver medal – second place 2004 Athens 4x50 m Freestyle 20 pts
Bronze medal – third place 1984 New York 200 m Freestyle C4
Bronze medal – third place 1984 New York 50 m Freestyle C4
Bronze medal – third place 1992 Barcelona 100 m Backstroke C4
Bronze medal – third place 1996 Atlanta 50 m Backstroke S5
Bronze medal – third place 2000 Sydney 4x50 m Medley 20 pts
Para equestrian
Gold medal – first place 1984 New York Mixed Dressage - Elementary Walk/Trot C4-5

References

  1. "Athlete Search Results". International Paralympic Committee. Retrieved 7 August 2013.
  2. "Profile of Jane Stidever". Amateur Swimming Association. Archived from the original on 29 August 2008. Retrieved 7 August 2013.
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