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Iurii Tsaruk
Tsaruk during the 200 metres at the 2013 World Championships in Lyon.
Personal information
Birth nameIurii Tsaruk
NationalityUkraine
Born (1987-05-02) 2 May 1987 (age 37)
Sport
CountryUkraine
SportAthletics
Disability classT35
Achievements and titles
Paralympic finals
Medal record
Men's Athletics
Representing  Ukraine
Paralympic Games
Gold medal – first place 2012 London 100 m T35
Gold medal – first place 2012 London 200 m T35
IPC Athletics World Championships
Silver medal – second place 2013 Lyon 100 m T35
Silver medal – second place 2013 Lyon 200 m T35
Bronze medal – third place 2013 Lyon 4x100  T35-38
Bronze medal – third place 2015 Doha 200 m T35
IPC Athletics European Championships
Silver medal – second place 2014 Swansea 100 m T35
Silver medal – second place 2014 Swansea 200 m T35
Bronze medal – third place 2012 Stadskanaal 100 m T35
Updated on 9 June 2014

Iurii Tsaruk (born 2 May 1987) is a Ukrainian athlete who competes in disability athletics in the T35 category. He won the gold medal for the 200 metres at the 2012 Paralympic Games for his category with a new World Record.[1] Tsaruk set a European record to win the 100 metres at London 2012.[2] Tsaruk won the silver medal in the 100 and 200 metres at the 2013 World Championships.[3] In 2012 he also won a bronze medal for the 100 metres at the European Championships.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Peacock, Weir, van Rhijn, Campbell all take gold". International Paralympic Committee. 9 June 2012. Retrieved 8 June 2014.
  2. ^ "Smyth, McKillop, O'Hanlon, Stilwell light up Olympic Stadium". International Paralympic Committee. 1 September 2012. Retrieved 6 June 2014.
  3. ^ "Lyon 2013 - Day four evening review". International Paralympic Committee. 23 July 2013. Retrieved 8 June 2014.
  4. ^ "Russia 'Rains' Supreme on Wet First Day of IPC Euros". International Paralympic Committee. 24 June 2012. Retrieved 8 June 2014.