Laurent Chardard

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Laurent Chardard
Personal information
Born (1995-08-30) 30 August 1995 (age 30)
Sport
CountryFlag of France.svg  France
Sport Paralympic swimming
Disability class S6
Medal record
Paralympic swimming
Representing Flag of France.svg  France
Paralympic Games
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg2024 Paris 100 m freestyle S6
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2024 Paris 50 m butterfly S6
World Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2022 Madeira 50m butterfly S6
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2023 Manchester 50m butterfly S6
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2019 London 50m butterfly S6
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2025 Singapore 50m butterfly S6
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg2019 London 50m freestyle S6
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg2023 Manchester 50m freestyle S6
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg2025 Singapore Mixed 4×100 m freestyle relay 34 pts
European Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2021 Funchal 100m backstroke S6
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg2021 Funchal50m butterfly S6

Laurent Chardard (born 30 August 1995) is a French Paralympic swimmer who competes in international elite events. He is a European gold medalist and a World gold medalist.

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Personal life

Chardard lost his right arm and leg from a shark attack while bodyboarding at a beach near his hometown. [1] [2] [3]

References

  1. "Laurent Chardard - IPC Athlete Bio". ipc.infostradasports.com. 16 June 2021. Archived from the original on 24 June 2021. Retrieved 16 June 2021.
  2. "Swimming with disabilities: The Reunionese Laurent Chardard crowned European champion". ipreunion.com (in French). 18 May 2021.
  3. "Laurent Chardard - Bleus Handisport". HandiSport (in French). 16 June 2021.