Andrew Todd (rower)
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Andrew Todd (born June 13, 1989) is a
adaptive rower who competes in international level events. He is a double World champion and a Paralympic bronze medalist at the 2016 Summer Paralympics. He competes in the mixed coxed four and coxless pair.[1][2]
In May 2013, Todd was given an invitation to compete in the Canadian men's lightweight fours national team. He was struck by a bus three days after his invitation in
kneecap in the accident. He suffered life changing injuries mainly to his right leg; he had more than ten surgeries but he could not regain strength in his leg.[3][4][5]
References
- ^ "Andrew Todd - World Rowing Bio". World Rowing. 20 November 2020.
- ^ "Andrew Todd - Rowing Canada". Rowing Canada. 20 November 2020.
- ^ "Andrew Todd - Team Canada". Canadian Paralympic Committee. 20 November 2020.
- ^ "Elite oarsman Andrew Todd excels as para rower after terrible injuries". Ottawa Citizen. 26 January 2016.
- ^ "A Rower Unbroken". Rowing News. 4 August 2020.