Iryna Bui
Ukrainian Para biathlete and cross-country skier (born 1995)
Iryna Bui (Ukrainian: Ірина Буй, also transliterated Buy, born 29 April 1995) is a Ukrainian Para biathlete and cross-country skier. She won the gold medal in the women's 10 kilometres standing event at the 2022 Winter Paralympics held in Beijing, China. She also competed at the Winter Paralympics in 2014 and 2018.
Early life
Bui was born in Derazhnia, Khmelnytskyi Oblast. She was born with congenital malformation of the left hand.
Career
At the age of 15, Bui started playing sports. She made her debut on the international arena in December 2011, taking part in international competitions in cross-country skiing and biathlon. In 2012, Bui was included in the Paralympic team of Ukraine.
At the 2012 World Cup in Vuokatti, Finland in the 12.5 km biathlon event, Bui won a bronze medal. At the 2013 World Championships in Sollefteå, Sweden, she also won gold and silver in 10 km and 12.5 km events respectively.
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