Vendula Dušková

Vendula Dušková (born 4 June 1998) is a Czech Paralympic swimmer who competes in international elite events. She is a double World bronze medalist and a three time European medalist, she has also competed at the 2016 Summer Paralympics but did not medal in her events.[1][2]

Vendula Dušková
Personal information
Nickname(s)Vendy
Born (1998-06-04) 4 June 1998
Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic
Height1.41 m (4 ft 8 in)
Sport
Country Czech Republic
SportParalympic swimming
Disability classS8
Medal record
Paralympic swimming
Representing  Czech Republic
World Championships
Bronze medal – third place2017 Mexico CityWomen's 400m freestyle S8
Bronze medal – third place2017 Mexico CityWomen's 100m breaststroke SB7
European Championships
Silver medal – second place2016 FunchalWomen's 400m freestyle S8
Silver medal – second place2018 DublinWomen's 100m breaststroke SB7
Bronze medal – third place2016 FunchalWomen's 100m breaststroke SB7

Dušková was born with a congenital birth defect and had a tumour in her spinal cord aged seven months which resulted in nerve damage to her legs. The tumour got removed when she was nine months old.[3]

References

  1. "Vendula Duskova - IPC Athlete Bio". ipc.infostradasports.com. 18 March 2021.
  2. "Czech para swimming representative Vendula Duskova docked in Pilsen (in Czech)". plzen.cz. 18 March 2021.
  3. "Vendula Duskova - Czech Paralympic Committee (in Czech)". Czech Paralympic Committee. 18 March 2021.
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