Irek Zaripov (Russian: Ирек Айратович Зарипов, Bashkir: Ирек Айрат улы Зәрипов; born March 27, 1983) is a Russian biathlete and cross-country skier.
He was born on March 27, 1983, in Sterlitamak, USSR.
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 Archived 26 May 2010 at the Wayback Machine at the official website of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC)
- ^ Profile Archived 9 April 2010 at the Wayback Machine, Official website of the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games in Vancouver
- ^ Cross-country skiing: Russia's Irek Zaripov scoops second gold in 15-km[permanent dead link], Vancouver Sun, March 14, 2010
External links
- Irek Zaripov Profile Archived 26 May 2010 at the Wayback Machine at the official website of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC)