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Marianne Fredbo

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Marianne Fredbo
Personal information
Born (1986-10-10) 10 October 1986 (age 38)
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 100 m 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

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  1. ^ "Marianne Fredbo - IPC Athlete Bio". ipc.infostradasports.com. 4 July 2020.[dead link]
  2. ^ "Maeland Fredbo sette norsk rekord (in Norwegian)". Norsk Rikskringkasting AS. 20 March 2010.