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
ResidenceBirmingham, 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
2000 SydneyWomen's 50m freestyle S2
1996 AtlantaWomen's 50m freestyle S2

Broadribb was born with a condition called spondylo epiphyseam 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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