Gymnast with Down syndrome Selin Durgut becomes world bronze medalist

At the Trisome Games held in Antalya, national athlete Selin Durgut, a student at Ege University's Emel Akın Vocational School, won 3 bronze medals in clubs, ball, and ribbon, securing third place in the world.

National athlete Selin Durgut, a student at Ege University's Emel Akın Vocational School, won 3 bronze medals in clubs, ball, and ribbon at the Trisome Games held in Antalya, securing third place in the world.

Congratulating national athlete Selin Durgut on her success, Ege University Rector Prof. Dr. Necdet Budak said, “The second edition of the Trisome Games, known as the Olympics for individuals with Down syndrome, is being held in our country in Antalya. Our university's Emel Akın Vocational School student and national athlete Selin Durgut is also participating in this organization, which makes the achievements of our children with Down syndrome in the field of sports visible. Our special athlete made us proud by achieving third place in three separate categories in the rhythmic gymnastics competition at the 2024 Trisome Games. I congratulate our student and wish her continued success.”