Victoria Broadribb
Victoria "Vicky" Elaine Broadribb MBE (12 June 1976 - 2005) was an English Paralympic swimmer who competed for Great Britain at international level events.[1][2]
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Born | Walsall, England, Great Britain | 12 June 1976
Height | 87 cm (2 ft 10 in) |
Weight | 3 st (42 lb; 19 kg) |
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Country | United Kingdom |
Sport | Paralympic swimming |
Disability | Spondylo epiphyseam dysplasia |
Disability class | S2 |
Event(s) | Freestyle |
Medal record |
Broadribb was born with a condition called spondyloepiphyseam dysplasia, it is a rare form of dyplasia which causes bone deformities and short stature.[3]
References
- "Victoria Broadribb - IPC Profile". International Paralympic Committee. 23 March 2020.
- "College Days: Victoria Broadribb". The Guardian. 24 April 2001.
- "Pastimes: Inspiration to reach your full potential". The Free Library. 17 February 2001.
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