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Danish Paralympic swimmer
Karen Breumsø
Personal information
Born (1979-06-13) 13 June 1979 (age 45)
Esbjerg, Denmark
Sport
SportParalympic swimming
Disability classS4
Medal record
Representing  Denmark
World Championships
Silver medal – second place 1994 Malta 50m freestyle S4
Paralympic Games
Silver medal – second place 2004 Athens 100m freestyle S4
Silver medal – second place 2004 Athens 200m freestyle S4
Bronze medal – third place 1996 Atlanta 50m freestyle S4
Bronze medal – third place 1996 Atlanta 50m backstroke S4
Bronze medal – third place 2000 Sydney 50m freestyle S4
Bronze medal – third place 2000 Sydney 100m freestyle S4
Bronze medal – third place 2000 Sydney 200m freestyle S4
Bronze medal – third place 2004 Athens 50m 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.

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

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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