Eskender Mustafaiev facts for kids
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| Born | 17 July 1981 Chinaz, Tashkent Oblast, Uzbek SSR, Soviet Union |
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| Sport | Swimming | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Strokes | Freestyle, medley | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Club | Крымцентр "Инваспорт" | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Eskender Ametovich Mustafaiev (Russian: Эскендер Аметович Мустафаев, Ukrainian: Ескендер Аметович Мустафаєв) is a talented paralympic swimmer. He was born on July 17, 1981. Eskender has won many medals in major swimming competitions. He first competed for Ukraine and later for Russia.
About Eskender
Eskender Mustafaiev was born in Chinaz, a town in the Uzbek SSR (which was part of the Soviet Union). He grew up in Aqyar/Sevastopil, Ukraine.
When Eskender was five years old, doctors found out he had a condition called Charcot–Marie–Tooth disease. This condition can affect muscles and nerves. Eskender is married to Yulia and they have a daughter.
Swimming Journey
Eskender started swimming in 2008 in Sevastopol, Ukraine. He began swimming to help with a weak back and hand. He thought about trying fencing, but swimming was a better fit because of his hand.
In 2011, Eskender joined the Ukrainian national team. He competed in the IPC European Swimming Championships in Berlin, Germany. His event was the Men's 50m Freestyle S4.
Paralympic Success
Eskender was one of three athletes from the Crimea region who competed for Ukraine at the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London. At 31 years old, he won a gold medal in the 50 metre freestyle S4 event. His winning time was 38.26 seconds.
He also swam in other races at the London Paralympics, including the 100m freestyle, 50m backstroke, and 200m freestyle. After his amazing win, he received the Order of Merit award for his sports achievements.
World Championship Medals
In 2013, Eskender went to the 2013 IPC Swimming World Championships in Montreal. He won another gold medal in the men's 50 freestyle S4. He also earned a silver medal in the men's 100 freestyle S4, finishing very close behind Slovenia's Darko Đurić.
Later, in October 2014, Eskender changed his nationality and began to represent Russia in international swimming events.
In 2015, Eskender competed for Russia at the IPC World Championships in Glasgow. He won a bronze medal in the 4 x 50m Freestyle Relay.
See also
In Spanish: Eskender Mustafaiev para niños
