Marianne Fredbo

Marianne Fredbo née Mæland (born 10 October 1986) is a former Norwegian Paralympic swimmer who competed in international level events. Her highest achievement is winning a bronze medal at the 2009 IPC Swimming World Championships in the 100m breaststroke SB6. She has represented Norway at the 2008 and 2012 Summer Paralympics but did not medal. Fredbo's right arm and left leg were amputated in a lawnmower accident when she was four years old. [1][2]

Marianne Fredbo
Personal information
Born (1986-10-10) 10 October 1986
Kristiansand, Norway
ResidenceLyngdal, Norway
Sport
Country Norway
SportParalympic swimming
Disability classS7, SB6
Event(s)Breaststroke
Butterfly stroke

References

  1. "Marianne Fredbo - IPC Athlete Bio". ipc.infostradasports.com. 4 July 2020.
  2. "Maeland Fredbo sette norsk rekord (in Norwegian)". Norsk Rikskringkasting AS. 20 March 2010.
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