Mehmet Nesim Öner (born 20 December 1994) is a Turkish former Paralympic athlete who competed at international track and field competitions. He is a European champion in middle-distance running, he also competed at the 2012 Summer Paralympics where he did not medal.[1][2]

Mehmet Nesim Öner
Personal information
Born (1994-12-20) 20 December 1994 (age 29)
Diyarbakır, Turkey
Sport
Country Turkey
SportParalympic athletics
Disability classT13
Event1500 metres
Medal record
Paralympic athletics
Representing  Turkey
European Championships
Gold medal – first place 2014 Swansea 1500m T13
Bronze medal – third place 2012 Stadskanaal 800m T13
Bronze medal – third place 2018 Berlin 1500m T13

Disability

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When Öner was ten years old, he stepped on a landmine and lost his left arm and one of his eyes while he was grazing animals in the village of Uzunova in Kulp district near his home.[3][4]

References

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  1. ^ "Mehmet Nesim Oner – IPC Athlete Bio". ipc.infostradasports.com. 14 May 2022. Archived from the original on 14 May 2022. Retrieved 14 May 2022.
  2. ^ "Mehmet Nesim Oner – Turkish Paralympic Committee". Turkish Paralympic Committee (in Turkish). 14 May 2022.
  3. ^ "Mine victim Nesim's goal is to win the world championships (in Turkish)". hurriyet.com. 9 May 2017.
  4. ^ "Mehmet Nesim Oner: From Mine to Medal". bianet.org. 30 August 2012.
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