Monica Wetterström
Appearance
Monica Wetterström is a former wheelchair athlete from Sweden. She competed at the 1992 Summer Paralympics and medalled in all four of her events, taking silvers in the 100, 200, and 1500 metre races and a bronze in the 400 metres.[1] Following a brief period of retirement from the sport, Wetterstrom was a late entry to the 1997 London Marathon. She was the surprise winner that year, besting the reigning champion Tanni Grey and setting a new course record of 1:49:09.[2] She would go on to win the London Marathon again in 1999.
References
- ^ Monica Wetterström at the International Paralympic Committee
- ^ Rowbottom, Mike (1997-04-14). "London Marathon: Holding Holds on to Win Fourth Wheelchair Title". The Independent. Retrieved 2009-05-16.
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- Wheelchair racers at the 1984 Summer Olympics
- Wheelchair racers at the 1988 Summer Olympics
- Wheelchair racers at the 1992 Summer Olympics
- Wheelchair racers at the 1996 Summer Olympics
- Female wheelchair racers
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- Medalists at the 1992 Summer Paralympics
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