Iurii Tsaruk

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]

Iurii Tsaruk

Tsaruk during the 200 metres at the 2013 World Championships in Lyon.
Personal information
Birth name	Iurii Tsaruk
Nationality	Ukraine
Born	(1987-05-02) 2 May 1987
Residence	Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine
Sport
Country	Ukraine
Sport	Athletics
Disability class	T35
Achievements and titles
Paralympic finals	London 2012: Sprint
Medal record Men's para athletics Representing  Ukraine Paralympic Games 2012 London 100 m T35 2012 London 200 m T35 World Championships 2013 Lyon 100 m T35 2013 Lyon 200 m T35 2013 Lyon 4x100  T35-38 2015 Doha 200 m T35 European Championships 2014 Swansea 100 m T35 2014 Swansea 200 m T35 2012 Stadskanaal 100 m T35
Updated on 9 June 2014.

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.

External links

• London 2012 200 metres final video
• Iurii Tsaruk at the International Paralympic Committee (also here)