Gold medal for Defne Kurt at the European Para Swimming Championship
Representing Turkey, Defne Kurt won the gold medal by finishing first in the women's 50-meter freestyle S10 category at the championship held in Kocaeli, while Umut Ünlü won the silver medal in the men's 50-meter breaststroke.
National athlete Defne Kurt, representing Turkey at the 2026 European Para Swimming Championship, won the gold medal by finishing first in the women's 50-meter freestyle S10 final.
Organization Held in Gebze
The 2026 European Para Swimming Championship, held at the Olympic Swimming Pool in the Gebze district of Kocaeli, is hosting thrilling races.
Gold Medal from Defne Kurt
Swimming in the para swimming women's 50-meter freestyle S10 final, national athlete Defne Kurt left all her rivals behind with a time of 27.45 and climbed to the top step of the podium.
Goals of the Champion Athlete
Winning the gold medal, Defne Kurt stated that she reached first place but her main goal is to crown this success by breaking a world record.
Silver Medal from Umut Ünlü
In the organization where national athletes competed for medals, Umut Ünlü won the silver medal by securing second place in the men's 50-meter breaststroke SB2 final.