Victoria Broadribb

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Victoria Broadribb
Personal information
Born(1976-06-12)12 June 1976
Walsall, England, Great Britain
Height87 cm (2 ft 10 in)
Weight3 st (42 lb; 19 kg)
Sport
CountryFlag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom
Sport Paralympic swimming
DisabilitySpondylo epiphyseam dysplasia
Disability class S2
Event Freestyle
Medal record
Paralympic swimming
Representing Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom
Paralympic Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2000 Sydney Women's 50m freestyle S2
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1996 Atlanta Women's 50m freestyle S2

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]

Broadribb was born with a condition called spondyloepiphyseam 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.