Ihar Boki

Ihar Boki is a Belarusian Paralympic swimmer, born on February 26, 1994, in Minsk, Belarus. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest athletes in the history of Paralympics. Boki began his international career at the 2010 IPC European Championships. He is known for his incredible speed, stamina, and versatility in swimming. He has won numerous individual awards and holds multiple records, including the most gold medals in a single Paralympics.

Off the pool, Boki is also recognized for his influence, inspiring millions worldwide.

Early Career

• Boki was born and raised in Minsk and started swimming at a young age. He made his international debut at the 2010 IPC European Championships.

2012 London Paralympics

• Boki's breakout performance came at the 2012 London Paralympics where he won 5 golds and a silver medal, setting 4 world records in the process.

2016 Rio Paralympics

• Boki continued his dominance at the 2016 Rio Paralympics, winning 6 gold medals and 1 silver medal.

2020 Tokyo Paralympics

• Boki achieved his greatest success at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics where he won 7 gold medals, becoming the most decorated athlete in a single Paralympics.

Belarus National Team

• Debut: Made his debut for Belarus in 2010.

Achievements:

• Paralympic Games: Winner of 18 gold medals across three Paralympics.
• World Championships: Boki is a multi-time world champion, having won numerous gold medals at the World Para Swimming Championships.
• Boki is Belarus' most decorated Paralympian.

• Position: Primarily a freestyle and butterfly swimmer, but also excels in backstroke and individual medley events.
• Skills: Known for his incredible speed, stamina, and versatility in swimming. Boki is celebrated for his ability to excel in multiple swimming disciplines.

• Family: Details about Boki's family are not widely known, as he prefers to keep his personal life private.

• Ihar Boki is celebrated not only for his extraordinary talent and numerous records but also for his determination and longevity in Paralympic swimming. His impact on the sport and his status as a Paralympic icon extend beyond the pool, inspiring millions of fans around the world.

Most Gold Medals in a Single Paralympics:

• 7 gold medals at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics

Most Gold Medals in Paralympics:

• 18 gold medals across three Paralympics

Books

• There are currently no known books focusing solely on Ihar Boki's career.

Websites

• Paralympic.org: Information about Ihar Boki’s international career and achievements. Available at: https://www.paralympic.org
• IPC: Official site with updates on Boki’s performance and records. Available at: https://www.ipc.org

Articles

• ESPN: Ihar Boki: Career in numbers. Available at: https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/32060261/tokyo-paralympics-swimmer-ihar-boki-belarus-breaks-record-most-gold-medals-single-games
• The Guardian: Ihar Boki’s career highlights and records. Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2021/sep/03/ihar-boki-belarus-paralympics-gold-medals-athletics

Interviews and Documentaries

• There are currently no known documentaries or interviews focusing solely on Ihar Boki's career.