Vali Israfilov
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Vali Israfilov won Paralympic gold at Tokyo 2020 and bronze at Paris 2024 in the 100 m breaststroke. He is also a world and European champion in para swimming.
Paralympic, world and European swimming champion
Israfilov won 100 m breaststroke Paralympic gold at Tokyo 2020, held a world title in 2022 and 2023, and retained the European crown in Madeira 2024. He earned a further Paralympic bronze medal at Paris 2024 in the SB13 category. His international career makes him relevant for sports and inclusive participation events.
Key achievements
- Madeira 2021 European Para Swimming Championships: gold in 100 m breaststroke SB12.
- Tokyo 2020 Paralympics (held 2021): gold in 100 m breaststroke SB12.
- Madeira 2022 World Para Swimming Championships: gold in 100 m breaststroke SB12.
- Manchester 2023 World Para Swimming Championships: defended world title in 100 m breaststroke SB12.
- Madeira 2024 European Open Championships: gold in 100 m breaststroke SB12, 1:06.71.
- Paris 2024 Paralympics: bronze in 100 m breaststroke SB13.
Event suitability
Paralympic panels, aquatic sports demonstrations, inclusion events, athlete interviews, training methodology talks and youth swimming programs.
Commercial opportunities
Potential accessible-sport campaigns, water-sport partner events and athlete content; participation, fee and image rights require approval.
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