Marianne Fredbo

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Marianne Fredbo
Personal information
Born (1986-10-10) 10 October 1986 (age 35)
Kristiansand, Norway
Sport
Country Norway
SportParalympic swimming
Disability classS7, SB6
Event(s)Breaststroke
Butterfly stroke
Medal record
Paralympic swimming
Representing  Norway
World Championships (SC)
Bronze medal – third place 2009 Rio de Janeiro Women's 100m breaststroke SB6

Marianne Fredbo née Mæland (born 10 October 1986) is a former Norwegian Paralympic swimmer who competed in international level events. Her highest achievement is winning a bronze medal at the 2009 IPC Swimming World Championships in the 100m breaststroke SB6. She has represented Norway at the 2008 and 2012 Summer Paralympics but did not medal. Fredbo's right arm and left leg were amputated in a lawnmower accident when she was four years old. [1][2]

References[]

  1. ^ "Marianne Fredbo - IPC Athlete Bio". ipc.infostradasports.com. 4 July 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ^ "Maeland Fredbo sette norsk rekord (in Norwegian)". Norsk Rikskringkasting AS. 20 March 2010.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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