Irek Zaripov (, ; born March 27, 1983) is a Russian biathlete and cross-country skier.
He was born on March 27, 1983, in Sterlitamak, USSR.
He lost his legs in a car accident in 2000. He started to practice skiing in 2005.Irek Zaripov Profile at the official website of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC)
He competed at the 2010 Winter ParalympicsProfile , Official website of the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games in Vancouver where he won five medals: two gold and one silver in cross country skiing, and two gold medals in biathlon.
He has a son named Aynur.Cross-country skiing: Russia's Irek Zaripov scoops second gold in 15-km, Vancouver Sun, March 14, 2010
References
External links
Irek Zaripov Profile at the official website of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC)