Yaroslav
Semenenko is a Ukrainian Swimmer who lost both of his arms and is participating
in the 2024 Paralympics in Paris.
Born
in Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine Semenenko was forced to flee his hometown in 2014
due to Russian Attacks.
Semenenko
then went to Mariupol, Ukraine where he dedicated himself to training and
preparing for competitions.
However,
the Russia’s War caught up with him once again in 2022, this time in Mariupol
itself.
For
3 weeks, Semenenko and his Wife endured relentless shelling, struggling to
survive without access to water or food during Russia’s 3 month Mariupol Siege
As
conditions deteriorated to critical levels, the Couple made the decision to
escape the besieged City, risking their lives in the process.
Against
all odds, they managed to reach safety in Ukrainian-Held Territory.
Semenenko
participated in the 2008 Paralympics in Beijing , the 2012 Paralympics in
London and the 2016 Paralympics in Rio.
He
won a Silver and Bronze Medalist at the 2013 World Championship.
He
is a 2 time Champion and Silver Medalist of the 2014 European Championship.
He
won a Bronze Medalist at the 2015 World Championship.
Semenenko
has returned to his training regimen and is ready to compete in the 2024
Paralympics.
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