Ricka Stenger

Ricka Stenger
Personal information
Born1979 (age 45–46)
Esbjerg, Denmark
Sport
SportParalympic swimming
Disability classS9
Medal record
Representing  Denmark
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 1998 Christchurch 50m freestyle S9
Silver medal – second place 1998 Christchurch 100m freestyle S9
Bronze medal – third place 1998 Christchurch 200m individual medley SM9
Paralympic Games
Gold medal – first place 2000 Sydney 50m freestyle S9
Gold medal – first place 2000 Sydney 200m individual medley SM9
Silver medal – second place 2000 Sydney 100m butterfly S9
Bronze medal – third place 1996 Atlanta 50m freestyle S9
Bronze medal – third place 1996 Atlanta 100m breaststroke SB10
Bronze medal – third place 1996 Atlanta 200m individual medley SM9

Ricka Stenger (born 1979) is a Danish former Paralympic swimmer who competed at international swimming competitions. She is a Paralympic and World champion and has competed at the 1996 and 2000 Summer Paralympics, Stenger was first Danish Paralympic swimmer to win gold at the Summer Paralympics.[1][2]

Stenger was born without her left hand.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Ricka Stenger - IPC Profile". International Paralympic Committee. 14 July 2024.
  2. ^ "Denmark has 18 medals (in Danish)". Ekstra Bladet. 25 October 2000.
  3. ^ "Dannebrog to the top (in Danish)". bt.dk. 20 October 2000.