Turkish Para Swimmer Claims Gold and Sets Record at World Championships

Turkish para swimmer Defne Kurt made history at the World Para Swimming Championships in Singapore, breaking both the championship and European records to win gold in her category.

According to the Turkish National Paralympic Committee, Kurt competed in the women’s 50-meter freestyle S10 category, The Caspian Post reports citing Turkish media.

She advanced to the final with a championship and European record time of 27.34 seconds.

In the final, she improved her mark to 27.21 seconds, breaking the championship record once again and securing the gold medal.

Kurt discovered her passion for swimming at a young age and quickly gained attention for her talent and dedication. Her impressive performances at national and international competitions earned her a spot on Türkiye’s national team, where she has collected multiple medals.

She trained with several clubs in Türkiye and rose to prominence while competing for Galatasaray Sports Club.

Other Turkish athletes also competed in Singapore.