Pavlo Bal

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Pavlo Bal
Personal information
NationalityFlag of Ukraine.svg  Ukraine
Born (1986-06-12) 12 June 1986 (age 37)
Ukraine
Sport
SportPara-biathlon, para cross-country skiing
Medal record
Representing Flag of Ukraine.svg  Ukraine
Men's para-biathlon
World Para Snow Sports Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2021 Lillehammer 12.5 km

Pavlo Bal (born 12 June 1986) is a Ukrainian para-biathlete and para cross-country skier.

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Early life

Bal was born on 12 June 1986.

Career

At the 2021 World Para Snow Sports Championships in biathlon, Bal won the gold medal at the 12.5 event. [1] [2]

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References

  1. "U.S. Paralympics Nordic Skiing On a Roll at Para Worlds in Lillehammer". Faster Skier. 21 January 2022. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  2. "Winter Paralympics preview: Para biathlon finals day three". www.paralympic.org. 10 March 2022. Retrieved 10 March 2022.