Pascal Pinard Explained

Pascal Pinard (born 10 September 1965)[1] is a French swimmer and multiple Paralympic gold medallist.

He first represented France at the 1992 Summer Paralympics in Barcelona, winning five gold medals, a silver and two bronze. He represented France again at the 1996 Games, taking a gold, a silver and two bronze. He won three silver medals at the 2000 Summer Paralympics, and then a gold and two bronze in 2004.

Pinard was born with his left leg going no further than the knee, and no forearms.[1]

He works as a librarian.[1]

Notes and References

  1. https://www.humanite.fr/2000-10-30_Sports_-Pascal-Pinard-histoire-d-eau "Pascal Pinard, histoire d’eau"