Rio Paralympics: Azerbaijani swimmer, jumper win silver
By Trend
Azerbaijani swimmer Dzmitry Saley has won silver medal in the 100-meter breaststroke event in the 15th Summer Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro.
Dmitry Saley came in second (1:08.80 seconds).
Another national athlete, jumper Elena Chebanu has won silver medal in the long jump finals.
In the Summer Paralympics, which will last until September 18, Azerbaijan is represented by 24 athletes in judo, athletics, powerlifting, swimming, shooting and archery.
There are six women among the Azerbaijani Paralympians.
Azerbaijani Paralympians have 41 licenses, which is more compared to London 2012 Paralympics.
Azerbaijani Paralympians have won 161 medals (64 gold, 57 silver and 40 bronze) over the last four years.
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