Ricka Stenger

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Born1979 (age 4546)
Esbjerg, Denmark
Ricka Stenger
Personal information
Born1979 (age 4546)
Esbjerg, Denmark
Sport
SportParalympic swimming
Disability classS9
Medal record
Representing  Denmark
World Championships
Gold medal – first place1998 Christchurch50m freestyle S9
Silver medal – second place1998 Christchurch100m freestyle S9
Bronze medal – third place1998 Christchurch200m individual medley SM9
Paralympic Games
Gold medal – first place2000 Sydney50m freestyle S9
Gold medal – first place2000 Sydney200m individual medley SM9
Silver medal – second place2000 Sydney100m butterfly S9
Bronze medal – third place1996 Atlanta50m freestyle S9
Bronze medal – third place1996 Atlanta100m breaststroke SB10
Bronze medal – third place1996 Atlanta200m 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]

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