Taras Rad

Taras Rad (born 20 November 1999) is a Ukrainian amputated male cross-country skier and biathlete.[1] He made his Paralympic debut at the age of 18 for Ukraine at the 2018 Winter Paralympics competing in Cross-country skiing and Biathlon events.[2] He also went onto claim his first Paralympic medal during the 2018 Winter Paralympics after clinching the gold medal in the men's 12.5km sitting biathlon event.[3][4][5]

Taras Rad
Personal information
NationalityUkrainian
Born (1999-11-20) 20 November 1999
Sport
Country Ukraine
SportPara Nordic skiing (Para cross-country skiing and Para biathlon)
Disability classLW12
Medal record
Men's para biathlon
Representing  Ukraine
Winter Paralympics
2018 Pyeongchang12.5 km sitting

Biography

Taras Rad sustained a leg injury at the age of 14 but was not treated properly by the doctors after receiving the treatment. He was later forced to amputate his leg inorder to survive. Taras Rad took the sport of Paralympic Nordic skiing at the age of 14.[6][7]

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References
  1. "Taras Rad | Paralympic bio". Paralympic.org. Archived from the original on 16 March 2018. Retrieved 15 March 2018.
  2. "Biathlon | Athlete Profile: Taras RAD – Pyeongchang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games". www.pyeongchang2018.com. Archived from the original on 10 March 2018. Retrieved 15 March 2018.
  3. "Taras Rad brings wins fourth gold medal for Ukraine at Winter Paralympics". Archived from the original on 15 March 2018. Retrieved 15 March 2018.
  4. "Biathlon | Results Men's 12.5km – Sitting – Pyeongchang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games". www.pyeongchang2018.com. Archived from the original on 16 March 2018. Retrieved 15 March 2018.
  5. "Rad claims fourth gold medal for Ukraine at 2018 Winter Paralympics". Retrieved 15 March 2018.
  6. "Cross-Country Skiing | Athlete Profile: Taras RAD – Pyeongchang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games". www.pyeongchang2018.com. Archived from the original on 15 March 2018. Retrieved 15 March 2018.
  7. "Taras Rad biography". Archived from the original on 15 March 2018. Retrieved 15 March 2018.


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