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The 2026 European Para Swimming Championships were held at the Olympic Swimming Pool in Gebze district of Kocaeli. Defne Kurt participated in the 50 meter freestyle S10 final as a national para swimmer.
At the 2026 European Para Swimming Championships, national athlete Defne Kurt came first in the para swimming women's 50 meters freestyle S10 final.
In the organization held at the Olympic Swimming Pool in Gebze district of Kocaeli, national para swimmer Defne Kurt won the first place in the para swimming women's 50 meters freestyle S10 final, beating her opponents with a time of 27.45.
STATEMENT AFTER THE GOLD MEDAL
Expressing her feelings after the competition, national para swimmer Defne Kurt said to members of the press, "I will break the record in the next World Championship or Olympic Games. First place came, okay, but my goal was the world record. That's why I couldn't be happy."
Kurt wished that everyone who worked hard would achieve success like him.
Umut Ünlü, who came second in the SB2 final of the men's 50-meter breaststroke, won the silver medal.
Türkiye finished the day with 1 gold and 1 silver medal in the championship that will end on Saturday.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Defne Kurt will break the world record at the next World Championships or Olympic Games.
Possible · Within months
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