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Nominations Laureus World Sports Award for Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability | ||
Sochi 2014 ambassador irek zaripov visited olympic park bolshoi ice palace
Irek Zaripov (Russian: Ирек Айратович Зарипов, Bashkir: Ирек Айрат улы Зәрипов) is a Russian biathlete and cross-country skier.
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- Sochi 2014 ambassador irek zaripov visited olympic park bolshoi ice palace
- Irek zaripov becomes a new sochi 2014 ambassador
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He was born on March 27, 1983, in Sterlitamak, Bashkir ASSR.
He lost his legs in a car accident in 2000. He started to practice skiing in 2005.
He competed at the 2010 Winter Paralympics where he won five medals: two gold and one silver in cross country skiing, and two gold medals in biathlon.
He has a son named Aynur.
Irek zaripov becomes a new sochi 2014 ambassador
References
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