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]

Victoria Broadribb
Personal information
Born(1976-06-12)12 June 1976
Walsall, England, Great Britain
Height87 cm (2 ft 10 in)
Weight3 st (42 lb; 19 kg)
Sport
Country United Kingdom
SportParalympic swimming
DisabilitySpondylo epiphyseam dysplasia
Disability classS2
Event(s)Freestyle
Medal record
Paralympic swimming
Representing  United Kingdom
Paralympic Games
Gold medal – first place2000 SydneyWomen's 50m freestyle S2
Bronze medal – third place1996 AtlantaWomen's 50m freestyle S2

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

  1. "Victoria Broadribb - IPC Profile". International Paralympic Committee. 23 March 2020.
  2. "College Days: Victoria Broadribb". The Guardian. 24 April 2001.
  3. "Pastimes: Inspiration to reach your full potential". The Free Library. 17 February 2001.
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