Biography
Started: He took up Para swimming at age 19 (Turk Paralimpik Facebook page, 02 Jan 2024)
Reason: His talent was recognised by coach Duran Arslan. "I emailed the Sports Federation for the Physically Disabled in 2019 and said I wanted to do sports. Three months later the answer came. I met coach Duran Arslan, he put me in the water. He told me that I would be an athlete, and I should come to train." (hurriyetdailynews.com, 24 Feb 2024; Turk Paralimpik Facebook page, 02 Jan 2024)
Ambition: To win a medal at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (Turk Paralimpik Facebook page, 02 Jan 2024)
Additional Info: FURTHER EDUCATION
He has also studied physical education at Rumeli University in Turkiye. (Instagram profile, 28 Jan 2024; Turk Paralimpik Facebook page, 26 Dec 2023)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateJuly 28, 2001
OccupationStudent
EducationBusiness - Istanbul Kultur University, Turkiye
Languages SpokenTurkish
CoachDuran Arslan [personal]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships | ||||
| 4 | 200m Freestyle - S3 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 3:42.46 |
| 6 | 50m Backstroke - S3 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 50.36 |
| DSQ | 100m Freestyle - S3 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | DSQ |
| Para Swimming European Open Championships | ||||
| 3 | 150m Individual Medley - SM3 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 3:13.98 |
| 3 | 200m Freestyle - S3 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 3:31.10 |
| 4 | 4x50m Freestyle Relay - 20 Points | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 2:46.88 |
| 5 | 4x50m Medley Relay - 20 Points | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 3:04.96 |
| 6 | 50m Backstroke - S3 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 53.20 |
| 6 | 50m Freestyle - S3 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 46.77 |
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