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Azerbaijani paralympic swimmer wins silver at Rio 2016

Baku, September 15, AZERTAC

Azerbaijani swimmer Roman Salei has claimed a silver medal at Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

He secured the medal in the men's 100m backstroke after timing 1:00.91.

Ukrainian Sergii Klippert became the winner of the event.

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