Irek Zaripov
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Irek Zaripov (Russian: Ирек Айратович Зарипов, Bashkir: Ирек Айрат улы Зәрипов) is a Russian biathlete and cross-country skier.
He was born on March 27, 1983, in Sterlitamak, Bashkir ASSR.
He lost his legs in a car accident in 2000. He started to practice skiing in 2005.[1]
He competed at the 2010 Winter Paralympics[2] where he won five medals: two gold and one silver in cross country skiing, and two gold medals in biathlon.
He has a son named Aynur.[3]
References
- ↑ Irek Zaripov Profile at the official website of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC)
- ↑ Profile, Official website of the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games in Vancouver
- ↑ Cross-country skiing: Russia's Irek Zaripov scoops second gold in 15-km, Vancouver Sun, March 14, 2010
External links
- Irek Zaripov Profile at the official website of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC)