Para swimming
Sevilay Öztürk
A Paralympic journey beginning at age 12 in Rio and continuing through Tokyo and Paris medals to two European titles at Kocaeli 2026.
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Sümeyye Boyacı
Sümeyye Boyacı is a world champion in S5 Para swimming, with competitive skill at the centre of her story.
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Para swimming
Umut Ünlü
Umut Ünlü won the S3 50m and 200m freestyle at Paris 2024, bringing Türkiye two Para swimming golds.
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