# Defne Kurt European Para Swimming achievements

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> Updated: 2026-09-07T14:46:41.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Turkish para swimmer Defne Kurt has secured gold medals at two separate European Para Swimming Championships in 2026.

In August, Kurt won the 100-meter freestyle gold and a silver medal in the 50-meter freestyle at the championships held in Paris, France. The Turkish delegation in Paris included 26 athletes competing across swimming, open water, artistic swimming, and diving disciplines.

In September, during the championships hosted in Kocaeli, Turkey, Kurt secured another gold medal in the women’s 50m freestyle S10 final with a time of 27.45 seconds. This event marked the first major para swimming championship hosted by Turkey, featuring delegations from 38 countries.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-07: Defne Kurt wins gold at European Para Swimming Championships in Kocaeli

Turkish swimmer Defne Kurt won gold in the women's 50m freestyle S10 at the 2026 European Para Swimming Championships in Kocaeli.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/defne-kurt-wins-gold-at-european-para-swimming-championships-in-kocaeli

### 2026-08-16: Defne Kurt wins gold at European Para Swimming Championships

Turkish para swimmer Defne Kurt won gold in the 100m freestyle and silver in the 50m freestyle at the European Para Swimming Championships in Paris.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/defne-kurt-wins-gold-at-european-para-swimming-championships

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