Victoria Broadribb Explained

Victoria Broadribb
Sport:Paralympic swimming
Disability:Spondylo epiphyseam dysplasia
Disability Class:S2
Event:Freestyle
Birth Date:12 June 1976
Birth Place:Walsall, England, Great Britain
Residence:Birmingham, England, Great Britain
Height:87cm
Weight:3 stone

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Victoria Broadribb - IPC Profile. 23 March 2020. International Paralympic Committee.
  2. Web site: College Days: Victoria Broadribb. 24 April 2001. The Guardian.
  3. Web site: Pastimes: Inspiration to reach your full potential. 17 February 2001. The Free Library.