National para swimmer Defne Kurt wins gold medal at European Championships
Competing in the organization held in Kocaeli, Defne Kurt reached the top in the women's 50m freestyle S10 final, while Umut Ünlü won the silver medal in the men's 50m breaststroke.
National athlete Defne Kurt left her competitors behind to win the gold medal in the women's 50-meter freestyle S10 final at the European Para Swimming Championships organized in Gebze, Kocaeli.
Gold Medal
National para swimmer Defne Kurt won the gold medal in the 50-meter freestyle at the European Swimming Championships held in Kocaeli. At the 2026 European Para Swimming Championships, national athlete Defne Kurt took first place in the para swimming women's 50-meter freestyle S10 final.
Race Details
In the organization held at the Olympic Swimming Pool in Gebze, Kocaeli, national para swimmer Defne Kurt achieved first place by passing her competitors with a time of 27.45 in the para swimming women's 50-meter freestyle S10 final.
Athlete's Statements
Sharing her feelings after the race, national para swimmer Defne Kurt stated that she would break the record at the next World Championships or Olympic Games. She expressed that while first place had come, her goal was the world record.
Silver Medal from Umut Ünlü
Umut Ünlü secured second place in the men's 50-meter breaststroke SB2 final, becoming the owner of the silver medal. Turkey closed the day with medals at the championship, which will end on Saturday.