Laurent Chardard

Laurent Chardard
Personal information
Born (1995-08-30) 30 August 1995 (age 29)
Saint-Pierre, Réunion, France
Sport
Country France
SportParalympic swimming
Disability classS6
Medal record
Paralympic swimming
Representing  France
Paralympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 2024 Paris 100 m freestyle S6
Bronze medal – third place 2024 Paris 50 m butterfly S6
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2022 Madeira 50m butterfly S6
Gold medal – first place 2023 Manchester 50m butterfly S6
Silver medal – second place 2019 London 50m butterfly S6
Bronze medal – third place 2019 London 50m freestyle S6
Bronze medal – third place 2023 Manchester 50m freestyle S6
European Championships
Gold medal – first place 2021 Funchal 100m backstroke S6
Silver medal – second place 2021 Funchal 50m butterfly S6

Laurent Chardard (born 30 August 1995) is a French Paralympic swimmer who competes in international elite events. He is a European gold medalist and a World gold medalist.

Personal life

Chardard lost his right arm and leg from a shark attack while bodyboarding at a beach near his hometown.[1][2][3]

References

  1. ^ "Laurent Chardard - IPC Athlete Bio". ipc.infostradasports.com. 16 June 2021. Archived from the original on 24 June 2021. Retrieved 16 June 2021.
  2. ^ "Swimming with disabilities: The Reunionese Laurent Chardard crowned European champion". ipreunion.com (in French). 18 May 2021.
  3. ^ "Laurent Chardard - Bleus Handisport". HandiSport (in French). 16 June 2021.