Iurii Tsaruk Explained

Iurii Tsaruk
Birth Name:Iurii Tsaruk
Nationality:Ukrainian
Birth Date:2 May 1987
Residence:Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine
Country:Ukraine
Sport:Athletics
Disability Class:T35
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Updated:9 June 2014

Iurii Tsaruk (born 2 May 1987) is a Ukrainian athlete who competes in disability athletics in the T35 category. He won the gold medal for the 200 metres at the 2012 Paralympic Games for his category with a new World Record.[1] Tsaruk set a European record to win the 100 metres at London 2012.[2] Tsaruk won the silver medal in the 100 and 200 metres at the 2013 World Championships.[3] In 2012 he also won a bronze medal for the 100 metres at the European Championships.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Peacock, Weir, van Rhijn, Campbell all take gold. 8 June 2014. International Paralympic Committee. 9 June 2012.
  2. Web site: Smyth, McKillop, O’Hanlon, Stilwell light up Olympic Stadium. 1 September 2012. 6 June 2014. International Paralympic Committee.
  3. Web site: Lyon 2013 - Day four evening review. 8 June 2014. International Paralympic Committee. 23 July 2013.
  4. Web site: Russia ‘Rains’ Supreme on Wet First Day of IPC Euros. 8 June 2014. International Paralympic Committee. 24 June 2012.