Marianne Fredbo Explained

Marianne Fredbo
Sport:Paralympic swimming
Disability Class:S7, SB6
Event:Breaststroke
Butterfly stroke
Birth Date:10 October 1986
Birth Place:Kristiansand, Norway
Residence:Lyngdal, Norway

Marianne Fredbo née Mæland (born 10 October 1986) is a former Norwegian Paralympic swimmer who competed in international level events. Her highest achievement is winning a bronze medal at the 2009 IPC Swimming World Championships in the 100 m breaststroke SB6. She has represented Norway at the 2008 and 2012 Summer Paralympics but did not medal. Fredbo's right arm and left leg were amputated in a lawnmower accident when she was four years old. [1] [2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 4 July 2020. Marianne Fredbo - IPC Athlete Bio. ipc.infostradasports.com.
  2. Web site: 20 March 2010. Maeland Fredbo sette norsk rekord (in Norwegian). Norsk Rikskringkasting AS.