Christoph Burkard

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Christoph Burkard
Personal information
Born (1983-11-14) 14 November 1983 (age 40)
Rottweil, West Germany
Height182 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight63 kg (139 lb)
Sport
CountryFlag of Germany.svg  Germany
Sport Paralympic swimming
Disability Dysmelia
Disability class S8, SB6, SM8
Medal record
Paralympic swimming
Representing Flag of Germany.svg  Germany
Paralympic Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2004 Athens Men's 400m freestyle S8
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2012 London Men's 100m breaststroke SB6
World Championships (LC)
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2006 Durban Men's 400m freestyle S8
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2010 Eindhoven Men's 400m freestyle S8
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2010 Eindhoven Men's 100m breaststroke SB6
World Championships (SC)
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg2009 Rio de JaneiroMen's 100m breaststroke SB6
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg2009 Rio de JaneiroMen's 400m freestyle S8
European Championships
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2014 Eindhoven Men's 100m breaststroke SB6

Christoph Burkard (born 14 November 1983) is a retired German Paralympic swimmer who specialises in freestyle swimming and breaststroke and he competes in international level events. He is a four time World medalist, Paralympic champion and a European bronze medalist. He was born without his lower legs. [1] [2] [3]

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References

  1. "Christoph Burkard". Team Deutschland (in German). 1 December 2020. Archived from the original on 2020-10-21.
  2. "Fish With No Legs". Atavist (in German). 1 December 2020. Archived from the original on 2017-02-15.
  3. "Christoph Burkard - IPC Athlete Bio". ipc.infostradasports.com. 1 December 2020.[ dead link ]