Ismail Barlov (born 5 September 2010) is a Bosnian Paralympic swimmer. He represented Bosnia and Herzegovina at the 2024 Summer Paralympics where he won a silver medal.

Ismail Barlov
Personal information
NationalityBosnian
Born (2010-09-05) 5 September 2010 (age 14)[1]
Home townSarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Sport
SportPara swimming
Disability classS2, SB2, SM3
Medal record
Men's paralympic swimming
Representing  Bosnia and Herzegovina
Paralympic Games
Silver medal – second place 2024 Paris 50 m breaststroke SB2
European Championships
Gold medal – first place 2024 Funchal 50 m breaststroke SB2

Career

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In April 2024, Barlov competed at the 2024 World Para Swimming European Open Championships and won a gold medal in the 50 metre breaststroke SB2 event.[2] He then represented Bosnia and Herzegovina at the 2024 Summer Paralympics and won a silver medal in the 50 metre breaststroke SB2 event.[1][3] Winning the medal at 13 years old, Barlov became one of the youngest participants to win a medal.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b "BARLOV Ismail". Paris 2024 Paralympics. Retrieved 4 September 2024. (alternate link)
  2. ^ "Madeira 2024: Thirteen-year-olds Barlov, Winnifrith steal the show on day one". paralympic.org. 22 April 2024. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
  3. ^ "Barlov won Silver in the Finals of the Paralympic Games!". sarajevotimes.com. 4 September 2024. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
  4. ^ Kurtic, Azem (9 September 2024). "Bosnians Welcome Home Medal-Winning Paralympic Athletes". Balkan Insight. Retrieved 11 September 2024.