Zabelinskiy wins Cyprus’ first Taranto 2026 medal with cycling time-trial silver
Bogdan Zabelinskiy took silver in the men’s individual cycling time trial as Cyprus opened its medal account at the Taranto 2026 Mediterranean Games.
Taranto, Italy. Bogdan Zabelinskiy won Cyprus’ first medal at the Taranto 2026 Mediterranean Games, taking silver in the men’s individual cycling time trial.
Cycling silver
Zabelinskiy completed the 17-kilometre course in 20:14.14.
Portugal’s Tiago Gomes Antunes won gold in 20:05.95, while compatriot Rafael Ferreira Reis claimed bronze, finishing half a second behind Zabelinskiy.
Andreas Miltiades placed 12th in the same event with a time of 21:47.44.
Women’s cycling and swimming results
In the women’s individual cycling time trial, three-time Olympian Andri Christoforou finished 11th among 17 competitors in 25:12.55.
In swimming, Kalia Antoniou finished fourth in the women’s 50m butterfly. She qualified for the final in 26.78 and recorded a personal best of 26.41 in the evening race.
Greece’s Anna Doudounaki won gold in 26.11, followed by Italy’s Scotto di Carlo in 26.29 and Egypt’s Farida Osman in 26.32.
Cyprus programme continues
The Cypriot delegation continues its programme at Taranto 2026 on Sunday, with 15 athletes competing in seven sports. The national handball team will make its Mediterranean Games debut.
Zabelinskiy is the son of Olga Zabelinskiy, a Russian-born Uzbekistani professional racing cyclist who won three Olympic medals.
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