Ukrainian veterans with amputations swam across the Bosphorus: details of success.
25.08.2025
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Shostal Oleksandr
25.08.2025
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Participants from Ukraine achieved the following results: - Pavlo, who had his leg amputated due to an injury, covered the distance in 1 hour 23 minutes.- Oleg, who suffered two concussions, completed the swim in 1 hour 24 minutes.- Oleksandr, who had his leg amputated above the knee, covered the distance in 1 hour 30 minutes. He also reached the Everest base camp in April this year. Disappearance of the Russian athlete During the swim, it became known about the disappearance of Russian swimmer Mykola Svyetchnikov, a candidate for master of sports. According to competition data, Mykola Svyetchnikov went missing during the swim across the Bosphorus in Turkey. This information was disseminated by the publication 'Glavcom' referencing Russian media. Ukrainian veterans demonstrated impressive achievements by swimming across the Bosphorus Strait on equal terms with 'typically able-bodied' athletes. Their results reflect a high level of training and willpower that deserves respect. During the 'Bosphorus 2025' swim, Ukrainian veterans amazed with their accomplishments, demonstrating the ability to cover a long distance alongside other participants. This indicates their high level of preparation and inner strength.According to inkorr.com: Ukrainian veterans swam across the Bosphorus. Among them are two super athletes with amputated limbs pic.twitter.com/iwPTwftXWS
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