Iaroslav Denysenko

Ukrainian Paralympic swimmer

Iaroslav Denysenko
Personal information
Native nameЯрослав Юрійович Денисенко
Full nameYaroslav Yuriyovych Denysenko
Nationality Ukraine
Born (1991-09-23) 23 September 1991 (age 32)
Poltava
Height1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
Sport
SportSwimming
Strokesfreestyle, backstroke, butterfly, medley
ClubInvasport, Poltava, Ukraine
CoachIlia Kalaida
Medal record
Men's para swimming
Representing  Ukraine
Summer Paralympics
Silver medal – second place 2016 Rio 100 m freestyle S13
Silver medal – second place 2016 Rio 400 m freestyle S13
Silver medal – second place 2016 Rio 100 m backstroke S13
Silver medal – second place 2016 Rio 200 m medley S13
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2013 Eindhoven 50 m freestyle - SM13
Silver medal – second place 2013 Eindhoven 100 m freestyle - SM13
Silver medal – second place 2013 Eindhoven 400 m freestyle - SM13
Silver medal – second place 2013 Eindhoven 100 m backstroke - SM13
Silver medal – second place 2013 Eindhoven 200 m medley - SM13
Silver medal – second place 2015 Glasgow 100 m freestyle - SM13
Silver medal – second place 2015 Glasgow 400 m freestyle - SM13
Silver medal – second place 2015 Glasgow 100 m backstroke - SM13
Silver medal – second place 2015 Glasgow 200 m medley - SM13
Bronze medal – third place 2015 Glasgow 50 m freestyle - SM13
European Championships
Gold medal – first place 2018 Dublin 100 m freestyle - SM12
Gold medal – first place 2018 Dublin 400 m freestyle - SM12
Gold medal – first place 2018 Dublin 100 m backstroke - SM12
Gold medal – first place 2018 Dublin 200 m medley SM12
Gold medal – first place 2018 Dublin 4 x 100 m freestyle relay 49pts
Gold medal – first place 2024 Madeira 100 m freestyle S12
Silver medal – second place 2018 Dublin 50 m freestyle - SM12
Silver medal – second place 2018 Dublin 100 m butterfly - SM12
Silver medal – second place 2016 Funchal 50 m freestyle - SM13
Silver medal – second place 2016 Funchal 100 m freestyle - SM13
Silver medal – second place 2016 Funchal 400 m freestyle - SM13
Silver medal – second place 2016 Funchal 100 m butterfly - SM13
Silver medal – second place 2016 Funchal 200 m medley SM13
Silver medal – second place 2014 Eindhoven 50 m freestyle - SM13
Silver medal – second place 2014 Eindhoven 100 m freestyle - SM13
Silver medal – second place 2024 Madeira 100 m backstroke S12
Bronze medal – third place 2024 Madeira 100 m butterfly S12

Iaroslav Denysenko (Yaroslav Yuriyovych Denysenko, Ukrainian: Ярослав Юрійович Денисенко; born 23 September 1991) is a swimmer from Ukraine who competes in Paralympic S13, SB13 and SM13 (individual medley) events.[1] A five time European champion, in 2013 Denysenko won the World Championship in 50 metres freestyle S13, and has appeared in two Paralympic Games [1]

Career history

Denysenko began swimming competitively in 2013 for Ukraine, winning the world title in his debut season. He came to international attention when he competed at the 2016 Paralympic Games, winning four silver medals.

The following year Denysenko represented Ukraine again, winning 5 gold and two silver medals at the 2018 World Para Swimming European Championships, dominating the S12 classification.[2]

Personal life

In recognition of his performance at the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, he received the Order for Merits [second grade] in Ukraine. He has also received the title of Honoured Master of Sport in Ukraine. His wife Kateryna Denysenko [Istomina] has competed in Para swimming, winning gold in the S8 100m butterfly at the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.

References

  1. ^ a b "DENYSENKO, Iaroslav". Paralympic.org. Archived from the original on 9 September 2018. Age: 26. Place of Birth: Poltava, URS.
  2. ^ "Ioraslav Denysenko". coeurhandisport.fr. Archived from the original on 9 September 2018. Retrieved 8 September 2018.

External links

  • Iaroslav Denysenko at the International Paralympic Committee
  • Iaroslav Denysenko at IPC.InfostradaSports.com (archived)
  • Media related to Yaroslav Denysenko at Wikimedia Commons