“At the Paralympics I didn’t feel much difference compared to how I swim in competitions at home” – Ishiulova

Russian swimmer Victoria Ishiulova On , she admitted that she did not feel much difference in her performance at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris compared to the competitions at home.

On Friday, Ishiulova reached the final of the 100m breaststroke (SB8 category) with the seventh result.

— It’s more of a “wave” withdrawal distance. The 100 breaststroke has never been my main distance. But there is hope. I’m going to fight.

Everything here is as positive as possible. I’m probably the one who cheers everyone up, because I try to support everyone: guys and girls. Everything is fine at home. I didn’t feel much difference compared to how I swim at home during competitions.

— You have a lot of fans.

– Maybe. The stands create a good atmosphere, but when I jump into the water, I don’t see or hear them. “I swim only alone and with my rivals,” Ishiulova told .

The Paris Paralympic Games will end on September 8. 88 Russian athletes are participating in the Games in neutral status.

The performances of Russian athletes at the Paralympic Games can be watched live on the Match! family channels, as well as on the matchtv.ru and sportbox.ru websites.

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