Christoph Burkard

Christoph Burkard
Personal information
Born (1983-11-14) 14 November 1983
Rottweil, West Germany
Height182 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight63 kg (139 lb)
Sport
Country Germany
SportParalympic swimming
DisabilityDysmelia
S8, SB6, SM8
Medal record
Paralympic swimming
Representing  Germany
Paralympic Games
Gold medal – first place2004 AthensMen's 400m freestyle S8
Bronze medal – third place2012 LondonMen's 100m breaststroke SB6
World Championships (LC)
Silver medal – second place2006 DurbanMen's 400m freestyle S8
Silver medal – second place2010 EindhovenMen's 400m freestyle S8
Bronze medal – third place2010 EindhovenMen's 100m breaststroke SB6
World Championships (SC)
Gold medal – first place2009 Rio de JaneiroMen's 100m breaststroke SB6
Bronze medal – third place2009 Rio de JaneiroMen's 400m freestyle S8
European Championships
Bronze medal – third place2014 EindhovenMen's 100m breaststroke SB6

Christoph Burkard (born 14 November 1983) is a retired German Paralympic swimmer who specialises in freestyle swimming and breaststroke and he competes in international level events. He is a four time World medalist, Paralympic champion and a European bronze medalist. He was born without his lower legs.[1][2][3]

References

  1. ↑ "Christoph Burkard". Team Deutschland (in German). 1 December 2020. Archived from the original on 2020-10-21.
  2. ↑ "Fish With No Legs". Atavist (in German). 1 December 2020. Archived from the original on 2017-02-15.
  3. ↑ "Christoph Burkard - IPC Athlete Bio". ipc.infostradasports.com. 1 December 2020.
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