Dmitry Sergeyevich Grigoryev (Russian: Дмитрий Сергеевич Григорьев; born 21 August 1992) is a Paralympic swimmer from Russia competing mainly in category S10 events. At the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London he won three medals, including silver in the 100 metre butterfly. He has represented Russia at three IPC World Championships with a total of five medals won.[1]
Personal history
editGrigoryev was born in Moscow, Russia in 1992.[2] After undergoing surgery to remove a tumor from his leg, Grigoryev experienced muscle atrophy and loss of control to the limb.[1]
Career history
editGrigoryev took to swimming as an alternative to electo-stimulation after his operation.[1] He first represented Russia at a major international competition at the 2010 IPC Swimming World Championships in Eindhoven.[1] He competed in six events, with his best result being fifth place in his favoured event, the 100m butterfly.
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Grigoryev, Dmitry". Paralympic.org. International Paralympic Committee. Archived from the original on 1 October 2017. Retrieved 7 May 2016.
- ^ "Funchal 2016: Grigoryev, Dmitry". Paralympic.org. International Paralympic Committee. Retrieved 7 May 2016.
External links
edit- Dmitry Grigoryev at the International Paralympic Committee
- Dmitry Grigoryev at the Russian Paralympic Committee (archived) (in Russian)