Roman Makarov

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Roman Makarov
Personal information
NationalityRussian
Born (1984-08-19) 19 August 1984 (age 39)
Mogilev, Belarus
Sport
Sport Paralympic swimming
Disability class S12
ClubYouth of Moscow
Coached byVadim Labokha

Roman Makarov (born 19 August 1984) is a visually impaired Russian Paralympic swimmer who specializes in the butterfly stroke. He represents Russia in elite international events.

Career

Makarov represented Russia at the 2012 Summer Paralympics in the men's 100 metre butterfly S12 event and won a gold medal. [1]

Makarov represented Russian Paralympic Committee athletes at the 2020 Summer Paralympics in the men's 100 metre butterfly S12 event and won a bronze medal. [2] [3]

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References

  1. "Roman Makarov". paralympic.org. Retrieved 20 September 2021.
  2. "Roman Makarov". olympics.com. Retrieved 20 September 2021.
  3. Pavitt, Michael (3 September 2021). "Long wins 16th Paralympic gold medal as swimming action concludes at Tokyo 2020". InsideTheGames.biz . Retrieved 20 September 2021.