Umut Ünlü

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Umut Ünlü (born 28 July 2001) is a Turkish Paralympic swimmer. He represented Turkey at the 2024 Summer Paralympics.

Umut Ünlü
Personal information
NationalityTurkish
Born (2001-07-28) 28 July 2001 (age 23)
Van, Turkey
Sport
SportParalympic swimming
Disability classS3, SM3
Medal record
Men's para swimming
Representing  Turkey
Paralympic Games
Gold medal – first place 2024 Paris 50 m freestyle S3
Gold medal – first place 2024 Paris 200 m freestyle S3
European Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2024 Funchal 200 m freestyle S3
Bronze medal – third place 2024 Funchal 150 m ind. medley SM3

Career

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Ünlü represented Turkey at the 2024 Summer Paralympics and won gold medals in the 50 metre freestyle S3[1] and the 200 metre freestyle events.[2] This made him the first athlete from Turkey to win two gold medals at the same Paralympics.[2]

Personal life

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Ünlü was born with no hands or feet, and fused vocal cords.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Paralympic swimmer qualifies for Olympics from rough in 3 years". Hürriyet Daily News. 24 February 2024. Retrieved 6 September 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Team Turk makes waves in Paris with record-breaking success". Daily Sabah. 9 September 2024. Retrieved 11 September 2024.
  3. ^ "Ünlü eyes big splash as Türkiye's 1st male para-swimming medalist". Daily Sabah. 31 May 2024. Retrieved 6 September 2024.