Vicki Hansford

Vicki Hansford (born 31 October 1979) is a retired British Paralympic rower who competed in international level events. She was also a track athlete at national level.[1][2][3]

Vicki Hansford
Personal information
Born (1979-10-31) 31 October 1979
Lewisham, England, Great Britain
Height167 cm (5 ft 6 in)
Sport
Country Great Britain
SportAdaptive rowing
DisabilitySarcoma survivor
Event(s)Coxed four
ClubGuilford Rowing Club
Surrey University Boating Club
Retired2009
Medal record
Adaptive rowing
Representing  Great Britain
Paralympic Games
Bronze medal – third place2008 BeijingMixed coxed four
World Championships
Gold medal – first place2006 DorneyLTA Mix4+
Gold medal – first place2009 PoznańLTA Mix4+
Silver medal – second place2007 OberschleißheimLTA Mix4+

Hansford lost her right leg due to sarcoma.[4]

References
  1. "Vicki Hansford - World Rowing". World Rowing. 6 May 2020.
  2. "Vicki Hansford - IPC Profile". International Paralympic Committee. 6 May 2020.
  3. "Rowing: Hansford celebrates world gold". Surrey Live. 4 September 2009.
  4. "Vicki Hansford - Lewisham Legacy". Lewisham Legacy. 6 May 2020.
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