Karen Breumsø

Karen Breumsø
Personal information
Born (1979-06-13) 13 June 1979
Esbjerg, Denmark
Sport
SportParalympic swimming
S4
Medal record
Representing  Denmark
World Championships
Silver medal – second place1994 Malta50m freestyle S4
Paralympic Games
Silver medal – second place2004 Athens100m freestyle S4
Silver medal – second place2004 Athens200m freestyle S4
Bronze medal – third place1996 Atlanta50m freestyle S4
Bronze medal – third place1996 Atlanta50m backstroke S4
Bronze medal – third place2000 Sydney50m freestyle S4
Bronze medal – third place2000 Sydney100m freestyle S4
Bronze medal – third place2000 Sydney200m freestyle S4
Bronze medal – third place2004 Athens50m freestyle S4

Karen Breumsø (born 13 June 1979) is a Danish retired Paralympic swimmer who competed at international swimming competitions. She is an eight-time Paralympic medalist and has competed at the 1996, 2000 and 2004 Summer Paralympics.[1][2][3]

Breumsø was born without lower legs, half a left hand and no right forearm.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "Karen Breumsoe - IPC Profile". International Paralympic Committee. 13 July 2024.
  2. ↑ "Karen Breumsoe - Hall of Fame Esbjerg (in Danish)". Hall of Fame Esbjerg. 13 July 2024.
  3. ↑ "Breumso picked up first medal (in Danish)". ekstrabladet.dk. 19 September 2004.
  4. ↑ "I've never thought in terms of limitations (in Danish)". Lokalavisen.dk. 6 November 2015.
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