Karen Breumsø Explained

Sport:	Paralympic swimming
Disability Class:	S4
Birth Date:	13 June 1979
Birth Place:	Esbjerg, Denmark

Karen Breumsø (born 13 June 1979) is a Danish retired Paralympic swimmer who competed at international swimming competitions. She is an eight-time Paralympic medalist and has competed at the 1996, 2000 and 2004 Summer Paralympics.^{[1] [2] [3]}

Breumsø was born without lower legs, half a left hand and no right forearm.^[4]

Notes and References

1. Web site: 13 July 2024. Karen Breumsoe - IPC Profile. International Paralympic Committee.
2. Web site: 13 July 2024. Karen Breumsoe - Hall of Fame Esbjerg (in Danish). Hall of Fame Esbjerg.
3. Web site: 19 September 2004. Breumso picked up first medal (in Danish). ekstrabladet.dk.
4. Web site: 6 November 2015. I've never thought in terms of limitations (in Danish). Lokalavisen.dk.