Bruce Froendt

Bruce Froendt is an American paralympic athlete. He competed at the 1988 Summer Paralympics.

Life and career Froendt was born and raised in Coleridge, Nebraska. He attended the University of Nebraska, where he earned his bachelor's degree in business administration.

At the age of 23, Froendt became a quadriplegic after breaking his neck when he was diving into a hotel swimming pool.

Froendt competed at the 1988 Summer Paralympics, winning a bronze medal in the men's 200 m 1B event in athletics.