Laurent Chardard

Laurent Chardard
Chardard in 2024
Personal information
Born (1995-08-30) 30 August 1995
Saint-Pierre, Réunion, France
Sport
Country France
SportParalympic swimming
S6
Medal record
Paralympic swimming
Representing  France
Paralympic Games
Bronze medal – third place2024 Paris100 m freestyle S6
Bronze medal – third place2024 Paris50 m butterfly S6
World Championships
Gold medal – first place2022 Madeira50m butterfly S6
Gold medal – first place2023 Manchester50m butterfly S6
Silver medal – second place2019 London50m butterfly S6
Silver medal – second place2025 Singapore50m butterfly S6
Bronze medal – third place2019 London50m freestyle S6
Bronze medal – third place2023 Manchester50m freestyle S6
Bronze medal – third place2025 SingaporeMixed 4×100 m freestyle relay 34 pts
European Championships
Gold medal – first place2021 Funchal100m backstroke S6
Silver medal – second place2021 Funchal50m butterfly S6

Laurent Chardard (born 30 August 1995) is a French Paralympic swimmer who competes in international elite events. He is a European gold medalist and a World gold medalist.

Personal life

Chardard lost his right arm and leg from a shark attack while bodyboarding at a beach near his hometown.[1][2][3]

References

  1. ↑ "Laurent Chardard - IPC Athlete Bio". ipc.infostradasports.com. 16 June 2021. Archived from the original on 24 June 2021. Retrieved 16 June 2021.
  2. ↑ "Swimming with disabilities: The Reunionese Laurent Chardard crowned European champion". ipreunion.com (in French). 18 May 2021.
  3. ↑ "Laurent Chardard - Bleus Handisport". HandiSport (in French). 16 June 2021.
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