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Stroke Survivor Kathrin Marchand Qualifies for 2024 Paralympics

4/14/2026

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Kathrin Marchand, a former elite rower and doctor, survived a stroke at age 30, was inspired to return as a para-athlete, and qualified for the 2024 Paralympics in Paris.
She returned to rowing as a para-athlete and achieved European and World Championship success.
She competed in the Summer Olympics, Summer Paralympics, and Winter Paralympics to fuel her aim for a medal at the 2028 Paralympics in Los Angeles.

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Story summary

Kathrin Marchand, a former elite rower and doctor, survived a stroke at age 30, was inspired to return as a para-athlete, and qualified for the 2024 Paralympics in Paris.
She returned to rowing as a para-athlete and achieved European and World Championship success.
She competed in the Summer Olympics, Summer Paralympics, and Winter Paralympics to fuel her aim for a medal at the 2028 Paralympics in Los Angeles.