Turkish swimmer Defne Kurt wins gold at European Para Swimming Championships

Turkish swimmer Defne Kurt won the women’s 50-meter freestyle S10 gold medal in 27.45 seconds at the European Para Swimming Championships in Gebze, Kocaeli. Türkiye finished the first day of the event with one gold and one silver medal.

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Turkish swimmer Defne Kurt wins gold at European Para Swimming Championships

Turkish swimmer Defne Kurt won the women’s 50-meter freestyle S10 final at the European Para Swimming Championships in Gebze, Kocaeli. Kurt completed the final in 27.45 seconds to claim the gold medal.

Speaking after the race at the Olympic swimming pool, Kurt said she was pleased to win the gold medal but that her main goal was to break the world record. The Turkish swimmer said she aimed to set a record at the next World Championships or Olympic Games.

Turkish swimmer Umut Ünlü finished second in the men’s 50-meter breaststroke SB2 final to win the silver medal.

Türkiye finished the first day of the championships, which will conclude on Saturday, with one gold and one silver medal.