Laurent Chardard Explained

Laurent Chardard
Sport:	Paralympic swimming
Disability Class:	S6
Birth Date:	30 August 1995
Birth Place:	Saint-Pierre, Réunion, France

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.

Personal life

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

Notes and References

1. Web site: 16 June 2021. Laurent Chardard - IPC Athlete Bio. ipc.infostradasports.com. 16 June 2021. 24 June 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210624195326/http://ipc.infostradasports.com/asp/lib/theasp.asp?pageid=8937&sportid=514&personid=1971125&wintergames=-1&refreshauto=1. dead.
2. Web site: 18 May 2021. Swimming with disabilities: The Reunionese Laurent Chardard crowned European champion. fr. ipreunion.com.
3. Web site: 16 June 2021. Laurent Chardard - Bleus Handisport. fr. HandiSport.