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'''Iarolsav (or Yaroslav) Denysenko''' , (born 1992) is a [[swimmer]] from [[Ukraine]] who competes in [[Paralympic]] [[S13 (classification)|S13]], SB13 and SM13 (individual medley) events.<ref name="bio">[https://www.paralympic.org/asp/lib/TheASP.asp?pageid=8937&sportid=514&personid=1195861&WinterGames=-1 Denysenko, I - Bio] from paralympic.org</ref>
'''Iarolsav (or Yaroslav) Denysenko''', (born 1992) is a [[swimmer]] from [[Ukraine]] who competes in [[Paralympic]] [[S13 (classification)|S13]], SB13 and SM13 (individual medley) events.<ref name="bio">[https://www.paralympic.org/asp/lib/TheASP.asp?pageid=8937&sportid=514&personid=1195861&WinterGames=-1 Denysenko, I - Bio] from paralympic.org</ref>
A five time European champion, in 2013 Denysenko won the World Championship in 50 metres freestyle S13, and has appeared in two Paralympic Games <ref name="bio" />
A five time European champion, in 2013 Denysenko won the World Championship in 50 metres freestyle S13, and has appeared in two Paralympic Games <ref name="bio" />


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The following year Denysenko represented Ukraine again, winning 5 gold and two silver medals at the [[2018 World Para Swimming European Championships]], dominating the S12 classification<ref>[https://www.coeurhandisport.fr/athletes_etrangers/ACDH-ETR-c75757.php Ioraslav Denysenko, Bio]</ref>.
The following year Denysenko represented Ukraine again, winning 5 gold and two silver medals at the [[2018 World Para Swimming European Championships]], dominating the S12 classification<ref>[https://www.coeurhandisport.fr/athletes_etrangers/ACDH-ETR-c75757.php Ioraslav Denysenko, Bio]</ref>.


==Personal Life==
==Personal life==

In recognition of his performance at the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, he received the Order for Merits [second grade] in Ukraine. He has also received the title of Honoured Master of Sport in Ukraine.
In recognition of his performance at the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, he received the Order for Merits [second grade] in Ukraine. He has also received the title of Honoured Master of Sport in Ukraine.
His wife [[Kateryna Denysenko]] [Istomina] has competed in Para swimming, winning gold in the S8 100m butterfly at the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.
His wife [[Kateryna Denysenko]] [Istomina] has competed in Para swimming, winning gold in the S8 100m butterfly at the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.

Revision as of 20:14, 8 September 2018

Iaroslav Denysenko
Personal information
Nationality Ukraine
Born (1989-01-10) 10 January 1989 (age 35)
Height1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
Sport
SportSwimming
Strokesfreestyle, backstroke, butterfly, medley
ClubInvasport, Poltava, Ukraine
CoachIlia Kalaida

Iarolsav (or Yaroslav) Denysenko, (born 1992) is a swimmer from Ukraine who competes in Paralympic S13, SB13 and SM13 (individual medley) events.[1] A five time European champion, in 2013 Denysenko won the World Championship in 50 metres freestyle S13, and has appeared in two Paralympic Games [1]

Career history

Denysenko began swimming competitively in 2013 for Ukraine, winning the world title in his debut season. He came to international attention when he competed at the 2016 Paralympic Games, winning four silver medals.

The following year Denysenko represented Ukraine again, winning 5 gold and two silver medals at the 2018 World Para Swimming European Championships, dominating the S12 classification[2].

Personal life

In recognition of his performance at the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, he received the Order for Merits [second grade] in Ukraine. He has also received the title of Honoured Master of Sport in Ukraine. His wife Kateryna Denysenko [Istomina] has competed in Para swimming, winning gold in the S8 100m butterfly at the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.

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