Iaroslav Denysenko

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]

Iaroslav Denysenko
Personal information
Native nameЯрослав Юрійович Денисенко
Full nameYaroslav Yuriyovych Denysenko
Nationality Ukraine
Born (1991-09-23) 23 September 1991
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 place2016 Rio100 m freestyle S13
Silver medal – second place2016 Rio400 m freestyle S13
Silver medal – second place2016 Rio100 m backstroke S13
Silver medal – second place2016 Rio200 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 place2018 Dublin100 m freestyle - SM12
Gold medal – first place2018 Dublin400 m freestyle - SM12
Gold medal – first place2018 Dublin100 m backstroke - SM12
Gold medal – first place2018 Dublin200 m medley SM12
Gold medal – first place2018 Dublin4 x 100 m freestyle relay 49pts
Silver medal – second place2018 Dublin50 m freestyle - SM12
Silver medal – second place2018 Dublin100 m butterfly - SM12
Silver medal – second place2016 Funchal50 m freestyle - SM13
Silver medal – second place2016 Funchal100 m freestyle - SM13
Silver medal – second place2016 Funchal400 m freestyle - SM13
Silver medal – second place2016 Funchal100 m butterfly - SM13
Silver medal – second place2016 Funchal200 m medley SM13
Silver medal – second place2014 Eindhoven50 m freestyle - SM13
Silver medal – second place2014 Eindhoven100 m freestyle - SM13

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. "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.
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