Jennie Ekström

Jennie Ekström (born 16 June 1991) is a former Swedish Paralympic swimmer who competed in international level events. She was born with dysmelia; she doesn't have a left arm, hip or thigh and has scoliosis.[1][2]

Jennie Ekström
Personal information
Born (1991-06-16) 16 June 1991
Gothenburg, Sweden
Home townLidköping, Sweden
Height1.05 m (3 ft 5 in)
Sport
Country Sweden
SportParalympic swimming
DisabilityDysmelia
Disability classS4, SB2, SM3
ClubVarabygdens Simsallskap
Coached byIsabel Bjerkegren
Andreas Jonerholm
Medal record
Paralympic swimming
Representing  Sweden
World Championships (LC)
Gold medal – first place2010 EindhovenWomen's 150m individual medley SM3
Silver medal – second place2010 EindhovenWomen's 50m freestyle S4
Silver medal – second place2010 EindhovenWomen's 50m breaststroke SB2
Silver medal – second place2013 MontrealWomen's 50m breaststroke SB2
Silver medal – second place2013 MontrealWomen's 150m individual medley SM3
Bronze medal – third place2010 EindhovenWomen's 100m freestyle S4
Bronze medal – third place2010 EindhovenWomen's 200m freestyle S4
Bronze medal – third place2010 EindhovenWomen's 50m backstroke S4
World Championships (SC)
Silver medal – second place2009 Rio de JaneiroWomen's 50m freestyle S4
Silver medal – second place2009 Rio de JaneiroWomen's 100m freestyle S4
Silver medal – second place2009 Rio de JaneiroWomen's 50m breaststroke SB3
Bronze medal – third place2009 Rio de JaneiroWomen's 50m backstroke S4
European Championships
Gold medal – first place2009 ReykjavikWomen's 50m freestyle S4
Gold medal – first place2009 ReykjavikWomen's 100m freestyle S4
Gold medal – first place2009 ReykjavikWomen's 200m freestyle S4
Gold medal – first place2014 EindhovenWomen's 50m breaststroke SB2
Bronze medal – third place2009 ReykjavikWomen's 50m backstroke S4
Bronze medal – third place2009 ReykjavikWomen's 50m breaststroke SB3
Bronze medal – third place2009 ReykjavikWomen's 150m individual medley SM3

References
  1. "Jennie Ekstrom - IPC Athlete Bio". ipc.infostradasports.com. 28 June 2020.
  2. "Spanish Swimmers Shine at IPC Swimming European Championships". Swimming World. 10 August 2014.


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