Ildar Pomykalov Explained

Ildar Pomykalov is a Paralympian athlete from Russia competing mainly in category T12 long-distance events.

Career

He competed in the 1996 Summer Paralympics in Atlanta, United States. There he won a bronze medal in the men's 5000 metres - T12 event, finished fourth in the men's 10000 metres - T12 event and finished seventh in the men's Marathon - T12 event. He also competed at the 2000 Summer Paralympics in Sydney, Australia. There he won a gold medal in the men's Marathon - T13 event. He also competed at the 2004 Summer Paralympics in Athens, Greece. There he won a gold medal in the men's Marathon - T13 event and finished sixth in the men's 10000 metres - T13 event. He also competed at the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing, China. There he won a bronze medal in the men's Marathon - T12 event.