Who is Ihar Boki?
Ihar Boki is a Para-swimmer who is specialized in freestyle, butterfly, backstroke. He was born on 28th June 1994 in Bobruisk, Belarus. Basically, he was born visually impaired. At the age of six, he started swimming. By supporting his mother he became a para-swimmer.
He competed in London 2012 & Rio 2016 Paralympics and made a historical champion in 100 m, 400 m freestyle, 100 m backstroke, 100 m butterfly events on those seasons. In 2018, he was named the World Disabled Male Swimmer of the Year by Swimming World.
In this article, you will know about Ihar Boki’s biography, wiki, career, world records, Paralympics medal counts and net worth.
Ihar Boki’s (Para-swimmer) Biography/Wiki
| Bio/Wiki | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Ihar Boki |
| Nick Name | The Beast |
| Born | 28 June 1994 |
| Height | (6 ft 4 in) |
| Weight | 78 kg |
| Nationality | Belarus |
| Sport | Para-swimming |
| Strokes | Freestyle, Butterfly, Backstrock |
| Classification | S13, SB13, SM13 |
| National Team | Belarus |
| Coach | Gennady Vishnyakov |
| Disability | Vision impairment, Congenital |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Wife/Partner | Marina Nazarchuk (Instagram) |
| Social Media Profile Links | Ihar Boki on Facebook Ihar Boki on Twitter Ihar Boki on Instagram |
Ihar Boki’s Paralympics Medal Tally & Records
At the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games, he took his career tally to 13 Paralympic medals, making him the most decorated Belarusian Para athlete from any sport, winter or summer, in terms of total Paralympic medals won.
The six gold medals he won at the 2016 Games in Rio de Janeiro was the most gold medals won by any athlete across all sports at the 2016 Games, and made him the most decorated Belarusian Para-athlete in terms of career Paralympic gold medals, with 11 in total.
At the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, he won 4 gold medals in the 100 m butterfly S13, 50 m freestyle, 100 m backstroke S13, 200 m individual medley events. Here is the medal table of his Paralympic swimming career.
| Paralympics | Medal Counts |
|---|---|
| Tokyo 2020 Paralympics | Gold medal – 100 m butterfly S13 Gold medal – 50 m freestyle Gold medal – 100 m backstroke S13 Gold medal – 200 m individual medley |
| Rio 2016 Paralympics | Gold medal – 50 m freestyle Gold medal – 400 m freestyle Gold medal – 100 m freestyle Gold medal – 100 m backstroke Gold medal – 100 m butterfly Gold medal – 200 m individual medley Bronze medal – 100 m breaststroke |
| London 2012 Paralympics | Gold medal – 100 m freestyle Gold medal – 400 m freestyle Gold medal – 100 m backstroke Gold medal – 100 m butterfly Gold medal – 200 m medley Bronze Medal – 50 m freestyle |
Ihar Boki’s Swimming Career & World Records
- He was nominated for the Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability award at the 2017 Laureus World Sports Awards.
- For his performance at the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, he received the Order of Fatherland in Belarus.
- In 2013 he became an Honorary Citizen of his native city Babruysk in Belarus.
- In 2011 he received the title of Master of Sport of International Class in Belarus.
2013 Montreal World Championships
- Gold medal – 100 m freestyle
- Gold medal – 400 m freestyle
- Gold medal – 100 m backstroke
- Gold medal – 100 m butterfly
- Gold medal – 200 m medley
2015 Glasgow World Championships
- Gold medal – 50 m freestyle S13
- Gold medal – 100 m medley S13
- Gold medal – 200 m medley SM13
- Gold medal – 100 m freestyle S13
- Gold medal – 400 m freestyle S13
- Gold medal – 100 m butterfly S13
- Silver medal – 100 m breaststroke SB13
2014 Eindhoven European Championships
- Gold medal – 50 m freestyle
- Gold medal – 100 m freestyle
2016 Funchal European Championships
- Gold medal – 50m freestyle S13
- Gold medal – 100m freestyle S13
- Gold medal – 400m freestyle S13
- Gold medal – 100 m backstroke – S13
- Gold medal – 100 m butterfly – S13
- Bronze medal – 100 m breaststroke – SB13
Ihar Boki’s Net Worth
Though Ihar Boki’s earnings, income, brand endorsements are not revealed, according to some sources, His current net worth is estimated between $3-5 Million.
Ihar Boki’s Interesting Facts
1. Where is Ihar Boki from?
Ihar Boki is from Bobruisk, Belarus.
2. How tall is Ihar Boki?
Ihar Boki is 6 ft 4 in tall.
3. How old is Ihar Boki?
As of this date (31st August 2021), Ihar Boki is 27 years old now.
4. What is the disability of Ihar Boki?
Ihar Boki has vision impairment, Congenital.
5. How much does Ihar Boki weigh?
Ihar Boki’s weight is 78 kg.
6. What is Ihar Boki’s net worth?
Currently, Ihar Boki’s net worth is estimated between $3-5 Million.
7. Who is Ihar Boki’s Wife?
Ihar Boki married Marina Nazarchuk.
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