Ihar Boki

Ihar Boki is a Belarusian professional Paralympic swimmer, born on February 27, 1994, in Pinsk, Belarus. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest athletes of all time. Boki began his professional career with the Belarusian national team and has won numerous titles, including 15 Paralympic gold medals.

Boki is known for his incredible speed, stamina, and record-breaking performances. He has won numerous individual awards and holds multiple Paralympic records.

Off the pool, Boki is also recognized for his influence, inspiring millions of disabled athletes worldwide.

Belarusian National Team

• Early Career: Boki started swimming at the age of six and made his international debut in 2009.

Paralympic Games

• Early Success: Boki competed in his first Paralympic Games in 2012 in London, where he won five gold medals and one silver. He followed this up with six golds in Rio 2016 and four golds in Tokyo 2020.

World Championships

• Consistent Performances: Boki has also excelled at the World Championships, winning multiple gold medals in each edition he has competed in.

European Championships

• Domination: In the European Championships, Boki has consistently finished on the podium, winning numerous gold medals.

Belarus National Team

• Debut: Made his debut for the national team in 2009.

Achievements:

• Paralympic Games: 15 gold medals, making him the most successful Paralympian in Belarus history.
• World Championships: Multiple gold medals across various editions.
• European Championships: Numerous gold medals and overall dominant performances.

• Event: Primarily competes in freestyle, backstroke, and butterfly events.
• Skills: Known for his incredible speed, stamina, and versatility. Boki is celebrated for his record-breaking performances and consistent results.

• Education: Boki studies at the Belarusian State University of Physical Culture.
• Influence: Boki is an inspiration for disabled athletes worldwide, demonstrating that physical disability is not a barrier to achieving greatness.

• Ihar Boki is celebrated not only for his extraordinary talent and numerous records but also for his determination and longevity in professional swimming. His impact on the sport and his status as an icon extend beyond the pool, inspiring millions of disabled athletes around the world.

Most Gold Medals in Paralympic Games:

• 15 gold medals

Most Medals in World Championships:

• Multiple gold medals across various editions

Most Medals in European Championships:

• Numerous gold medals and dominant performances

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Websites

• Paralympic.org: Information about Ihar Boki's international career and achievements. Available at: https://www.paralympic.org
• IPC Swimming: Details about Boki's career and records. Available at: https://www.ipc-swimming.org

Articles

• BBC Sport: Ihar Boki: Career in numbers. Available at: https://www.bbc.com/sport/disability-sport/54065037
• The Guardian: Ihar Boki's career highlights and records. Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/ihar-boki

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