Christoph Burkard

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]

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
Disability classS8, SB6, SM8
Medal record
Paralympic swimming
Representing  Germany
Paralympic Games
2004 AthensMen's 400m freestyle S8
2012 LondonMen's 100m breaststroke SB6
World Championships (LC)
2006 DurbanMen's 400m freestyle S8
2010 EindhovenMen's 400m freestyle S8
2010 EindhovenMen's 100m breaststroke SB6
World Championships (SC)
2009 Rio de JaneiroMen's 100m breaststroke SB6
2009 Rio de JaneiroMen's 400m freestyle S8
European Championships
2014 EindhovenMen's 100m breaststroke SB6

References

  1. "Christoph Burkard - Team Deutschland (in German)". Team Deutschland. 1 December 2020. Archived from the original on 2020-10-21.
  2. "Fish With No Legs (in German)". Atavist. 1 December 2020. Archived from the original on 2017-02-15.
  3. "Christoph Burkard - IPC Athlete Bio". ipc.infostradasports.com. 1 December 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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