About Maja Reichard
Born 1991. Maja Reichard is a Swedish swimmer.
Maja Reichard (born 27 May 1991) is a Swedish swimmer. She has a visual impairment caused by retinitis pigmentosa and competes in the S11 disability class. She's the reigning paralympic champion in 100 m breaststroke.
Reichard won a gold medal at the 2010 IPC Swimming World Championships in the 100 m breaststroke. She entered four events at the 2012 Paralympics and came first in the 100 m breaststroke. She gained four medals, including one gold, at the 2013 World Championships and a further four at the 2014 European Championships. She also won a bronze in 100 m backstroke at the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro.
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Who is Maja Reichard?
Swedish swimmer
When was Maja Reichard born?
Maja Reichard was born on 27 May 1991 in Nacka.
What is Maja Reichard's occupation?
Maja Reichard is a swimmer.
What nationality is Maja Reichard?
Maja Reichard is Swedish.
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