Vicki Hansford

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Vicki Hansford
Personal information
Born (1979-10-31) 31 October 1979 (age 43)
Lewisham, England, Great Britain
Height167 cm (5 ft 6 in)
Sport
CountryFlag of the United Kingdom.svg  Great Britain
Sport Adaptive rowing
Disability Sarcoma survivor
Event(s) Coxed four
ClubGuilford Rowing Club
Surrey University Boating Club
Retired2009
Medal record
Adaptive rowing
Representing Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Great Britain
Paralympic Games
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2008 Beijing Mixed coxed four
World Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2006 Dorney LTA Mix4+
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2009 Poznań LTA Mix4+
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2007 Oberschleißheim LTA Mix4+

Vicki Hansford (born 31 October 1979) is a retired British Paralympic rower who competed in international level events. She was also a track athlete at national level. [1] [2] [3]

Hansford lost her right leg due to sarcoma. [4]

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References

  1. "Vicki Hansford - World Rowing". World Rowing. 6 May 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. "Vicki Hansford - IPC Profile". International Paralympic Committee. 6 May 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. "Rowing: Hansford celebrates world gold". Surrey Live. 4 September 2009.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. "Vicki Hansford - Lewisham Legacy". Lewisham Legacy. 6 May 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)