Dmitry Grigoryev (swimmer)

Dmitry Sergeyevich Grigoryev (Russian: Дмитрий Сергеевич Григорьев; born 21 August 1992) is a Paralympic swimmer from Russia competing mainly in category S10 events. At the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London he won three medals, including silver in the 100 metre butterfly. He has represented Russia at three IPC World Championships with a total of five medals won.[1]

Dmitry Grigoryev
Personal information
Full nameDmitry Sergeyevich Grigoryev
Born (1992-08-21) 21 August 1992
Moscow, Russia
Height1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)
Sport
SportSwimming
ClubAdaptive Sports School: Moscow
Coached byAlexander Shchelochkov
Achievements and titles
Olympic finals2012
Medal record
Representing  Russia
Paralympic Games
Silver medal – second place 2012 London 100 m butterfly – S10
Silver medal – second place 2012 London 4×100 m medley relay 34pts
Silver medal – second place 2012 London 4×100 m freestyle relay 34pts
IPC World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2015 Glasgow 4x100 m medley relay 34pts
Silver medal – second place 2013 Montreal 100 m butterfly S10
Silver medal – second place 2013 Montreal 4x100 m medley relay 34pts
Bronze medal – third place 2013 Montreal 4x100 m freestyle relay 34pts
Bronze medal – third place 2015 Glasgow 100 m butterfly S10
IPC European Championships
Gold medal – first place2014 Eindhoven 50m freestyle S10
Gold medal – first place2014 Eindhoven 100m freestyle S10
Gold medal – first place2014 Eindhoven 100m butterfly S10
Gold medal – first place2016 Funchal50m freestyle S10
Gold medal – first place2016 Funchal100m freestyle S10
Gold medal – first place2016 Funchal 4x100m freestyle relay 34pts
Gold medal – first place2016 Funchal 4x100m medley relay 34pts
Silver medal – second place2014 Eindhoven 100m breaststroke SB9
Silver medal – second place2014 Eindhoven 200m I. Medley S8
Silver medal – second place 2016 Funchal 100 m butterfly – S10
Bronze medal – third place 2016 Funchal 200 m ind. medley SM10

Personal history

Grigoryev was born in Moscow, Russia in 1992.[2] After undergoing surgery to remove a tumor from his leg, Grigoryev experienced muscle atrophy and loss of control to the limb.[1]

Career history

Grigoryev took to swimming as an alternative to electo-stimulation after his operation.[1] He first represented Russia at a major international competition at the 2010 IPC Swimming World Championships in Eindhoven.[1] He competed in six events, with his best result being fifth place in his favoured event, the 100m butterfly.

References
  1. "Grigoryev, Dmitry". paralympic.org. Retrieved 7 May 2016.
  2. "Biography Overview: Grigoryev, Dmitry". paralympic.org. Retrieved 7 May 2016.
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