Swimmer without Hands AMAZING VIDEO

Swimming Against The Tide Tel-Aviv, Israel




A disabled Russian swimmer demonstrates his unbelievable abilities in a competition in Israel And now we bring you an amazing story about the victory of will power (or strength of mind) over physical limitations. Here is more from our Israeli correspondent team.

Igor Plotnikov made it all the way from Russia to Israel to participate in a swimming competition for the disabled. His achievements and will power are incredible. He participated and set new world records at the Paralympic games, which is a multi-sport event for athletes with physical, mental and sensorial disabilities.

Igor was born in Russia 27 years ago with no arms. But his physical limitation only caused him to strengthen his spirit.

5:46-5:51, 6:03-6:09
[Igor Plotnikov, Swimmer]:
"Everything depends on the spirit. If you are ready psychologically then you are able to win. It is possible to cultivate physical abilities, but to cultivate the spirit, I think it is much harder."

Igor started his sports career as an athlete and achieved impressive results. But later on he decided to have a go at swimming. Due to his special swimming style, Igor got the nickname "snake fish". His coach for the last 7 years, thinks that Igor's success is directly connected to his approach to life.

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[Nikolay Dubrovin, Plotnikov's Coach]:
"He even encourages me. Because they (disabled) are so optimistic and love life so much, we, the healthy people, should learn from them. They are happy with every day. They appreciate every day of life and are grateful to God for giving it to them. Unfortunately we don't understand it."




Besides having unbelievable achievements in swimming, Igor also rides a horse and drives a car.




Igor Plotnikov had proved once more that what seems to be impossible actually may be possible. Belief and spirit can make the difference.

NTDTV, Tel-Aviv, Israel

Category:

Sports

Tags:

• swimming
• disabled
• paralympics
• swimmer
• handicapped
• record
• Israel
• Russia

[1TomatoJuice1]

@khalapai In fly and breast, swimmers with no arms or very short arms still have to touch the wall with some part of their upper body when they turn. Usually, it's easiest to do this with the head...so yes, he probably did. Ow.

[barneymilk2k5]

did they just say he drives a car and rides a horse??? he drives car??

[EPR89]

That's the only way he can end a race. But since he is so fast there is no real disadvantage in the fact that he has a limited range. Igor Plotnikov simply has one of the best dolphin kicks I have ever seen.

[IUGurls]

Love the inspirational message of your video. Hope you approve of my video response.

[khalapai]

hey, great vid. Did the armless swimmer hit his head at the end or what?

[badcuti123]

mermad much huh lol im jk thats great lol im perfectly fine (only asthma) and i cant hardly even swim i can only do the doggy padle XD