ANKARA (AA) – Turkish swimmer Sumeyye Boyaci won a gold medal Monday in the Women’s 50m Backstroke S5 Final at the 2022 Madeira World Para Swimming Championships.
Boyaci bagged gold with a time of 41.58 while her compatriot Sevilay Ozturk was awarded a silver medal with a time of 44.45 and Italian athlete Monica Boggioni won a bronze medal with a time of 46.32.
Youth and Sports Minister Mehmet Muharrem Kasapoglu congratulated Boyaci and Ozturk.
“Sumeyye and Sevilay, who added a new one to their success, once again made us proud with the medals they won. I wish our national athletes’ success will continue.”
Source: Anadolu Agency