EUROPEAN SUCCESS FOR ESKİŞEHİR PARA SWIMMER

Eskişehir Metropolitan Sports Club para swimmer Baran Doruk Şimşek finished fourth in the Men's S5 50m Backstroke final at the European Para Swimming Championships in Kocaeli, clocking 36.64 seconds. Eskişehir Metropolitan Mayor Ayşe Ünlüce congratulated Şimşek and his coach Mehmet Bayrak and thanked everyone who contributed to his success.

The European Para Swimming Championships, held in Kocaeli from 7 to 12 September 2026, continue with the participation of around 400 athletes from 38 countries.

Representing Eskişehir Metropolitan Sports Club at the championships, Baran Doruk Şimşek advanced to the final of the Men's S5 50m Backstroke. Şimşek completed the final in 36.64 seconds, finishing fourth at the European Championships.

Şimşek also delivered a strong performance in the 50m Butterfly. Finishing with a time of 35.78 seconds, he narrowly missed out on a medal and once again came close to the podium after his fourth-place finish in the backstroke.

TEAMMATES CHEER BARAN ON FROM THE STANDS

Other para swimmers from Eskişehir Metropolitan Sports Club competing at the championships also showed their support for Baran Doruk Şimşek. His teammates watched his final from the stands, sharing the excitement of the race and cheering him on. Their support for one another also highlighted the team spirit at the championships.

MAYOR ÜNLÜCE CONGRATULATES ATHLETE AND COACH

Eskişehir Metropolitan Mayor Ayşe Ünlüce congratulated Baran Doruk Şimşek and his coach Mehmet Bayrak following his performance at the European Championships, where he successfully represented Eskişehir. Ünlüce said they were proud of the young athlete's achievement on the international stage.