Tom Nordtvedt

Tom Andreas Nordtvedt (born 15 July 1963)^{[citation needed]} is a retired Paralympic swimmer from Norway. He was born and raised in Trondheim but is now living in Ørland Municipality.^{[citation needed]} Nordtvedt has won medals at two Paralympics as well as other European and World championships events.^{[citation needed]}

When he was nine years old he was injured and disabled in an accident with electric power. He lost his right hand and left foot below the knee. 80% of his body were burnt but today he enjoys a good health. He has five children and three grandchildren. Nordtvedt used to be right-handed, but when he lost his hand he had to learn how to write with his left hand.^{[citation needed]}

Nordtvedt competed at the 1980 Summer Paralympics in Arnhem, Netherlands, winning silver in the 50 metre breaststroke event.^[1] At the 1984 Summer Paralympics he won silver in the 50 metre backstroke, as well as two bronze medals in the 50 metre breaststroke and 150 metre individual medley.^[2]

References

1. "Swimming at the Arnhem 1980 Paralympic Games". International Paralympic Committee. Retrieved 15 September 2016.
2. "Swimming at the Stoke Mandeville & New York 1984 Paralympic Games". International Paralympic Committee. Retrieved 15 September 2016.