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Azerbaijan`s swimmer wins his second silver at Rio 2016 Paralympics

Azerbaijan`s swimmer wins his second silver at Rio 2016 Paralympics

Baku, September 18, AZERTAC

Azerbaijani swimmer Dmitry Salei has claimed his second silver medal at Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

He secured the medal in the men's 50m freestyle after timing 24.29 seconds.

Dmitry Salei also grabbed the silver medal in the men`s 100m backstroke.

Azerbaijan now has 10 medals at Rio 2016 Paralympics.

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