Anna Hontar

Anna Hontar
Hontar at the 2024 Summer Paralympics
Personal information
Born (2003-09-09) September 9, 2003
Kherson, Ukraine
Sport
SportSwimming
Medal record
Women's para swimming
Representing  Ukraine
Event 1st 2nd 3rd
Paralympic Games 0 0 4
World Championships 4 6 5
European Championships 2 2 4
Total 6 8 13
Paralympic Games
Bronze medal – third place2020 Tokyo50 m freestyle S6
Bronze medal – third place2024 Paris50 m freestyle S6
Bronze medal – third place2024 Paris100 m breaststroke SB5
Bronze medal – third place2024 ParisMixed 4×50 m medley relay 20pts
World Championships
Gold medal – first place2022 Madeira50 m freestyle S6
Gold medal – first place2023 Manchester50 m freestyle S6
Gold medal – first place2025 SingaporeMixed 4×50 m freestyle relay 20pts
Gold medal – first place2025 Singapore50 m freestyle S6
Silver medal – second place2022 Madeira100 m backstroke S6
Silver medal – second place2022 Madeira100 m freestyle S6
Silver medal – second place2023 Manchester100 m freestyle S6
Silver medal – second place2023 ManchesterMixed 4×50 m medley relay 20pts
Silver medal – second place2025 Singapore100 m freestyle S6
Silver medal – second place2025 Singapore100 m breaststroke SB5
Bronze medal – third place2019 LondonMixed 4×50 m medley relay 20pts
Bronze medal – third place2023 Manchester100 m backstroke S6
Bronze medal – third place2023 ManchesterMixed 4×50 m freestyle relay 20pts
Bronze medal – third place2023 Manchester100 m breaststroke SB5
Bronze medal – third place2025 Singapore100 m backstroke S6
European Championships
Gold medal – first place2018 Dublin200 m individual medley SM7
Gold medal – first place2020 Madeira100 m backstroke S7
Silver medal – second place2018 Dublin100 m backstroke S7
Silver medal – second place2020 Madeira200 m individual medley SM7
Bronze medal – third place2018 Dublin50 m freestyle S7
Bronze medal – third place2018 Dublin100 m freestyle S7
Bronze medal – third place2020 Madeira50 m freestyle S7
Bronze medal – third place2020 Madeira100 m freestyle S7

Anna Vladyslavivna Hontar (born 9 September 2003 in Kherson, Ukraine) is a Ukrainian Paralympic swimmer who competes in the S6 classification. She has represented Ukraine at multiple Paralympic Games and World Para Swimming Championships, winning medals and setting a world record in freestyle events.[1]

Early life

After starting to swim at the age of five, Hontar made her debut for Ukraine at the 2018 European Championships in Dublin, Ireland, marking the beginning of her professional career. Under the guidance of her personal coach, Mykola Ilin, she has developed her skills and achieved significant milestones since 2015.[2]

Career

Early career (2018-2019)

In 2018, Hontar made her international breakthrough at the World Para Swimming European Championships in Dublin. Competing in S7 classification events, she won a gold medal in the women's 200 metre individual medley SM7 event, a silver medal in the women's 100 metre backstroke S7 event, and two bronze medals in the women's 50 metre freestyle S7 event and the women's 100 metre freestyle S7 event.[3][4] [5] [6]

In 2019, Hontar continued competing at senior international level and won a bronze medal in the mixed 4×50 metre medley relay 20 points event at the World Para Swimming Championships.[7]

These results between 2018 and 2019 marked her first major successes and her transition into a consistent international competitor and formed the beginning of her professional swimming career.

2020–2022

Hontar made her Paralympic debut at the 2020 Summer Paralympics in Tokyo, winning the bronze medal in the women's 50 metre freestyle S6 event.[8][9] She also competed in the women's 100 metre freestyle S6 event, where she did not reach the podium. This medal marked her first Paralympic medal and established her as a Paralympic medalist at international level.

At the 2020 World Para Swimming European Championships in Madeira, Hontar competed in S7 classification events and won four medals. She won a gold medal in the women's 100 metre backstroke S7 event,[10] a silver medal in the women's 200 metre individual medley SM7 event,[11] and two bronze medals in the women's 50 metre freestyle S7 and 100 metre freestyle S7 events.[12][13] These results made her one of the most successful swimmers of the championships.[14]

At the 2022 World Para Swimming Championships in Madeira, Hontar competed in S6 classification events and achieved further international success. She won the gold medal in the women's 50 metre freestyle S6 event and a silver medal in the women's 100 metre backstroke S6 event.[15] In addition, she won a second silver medal in the women's 100 metre freestyle S6 event, bringing her total to three medals at the championships.[16]

2023

At the 2023 World Para Swimming Championships in Manchester, Hontar competed in S6 classification events and achieved one of the most successful performances of her career. She won the gold medal in the women's 50 metre freestyle S6 event and set a world record of 32.55 seconds, finishing ahead of China's Jiang Yuyan.[17][18]

In addition, she won two silver medals in the women's 100 metre freestyle S6 event and the mixed 4×50 metre medley relay 20 points event. She also secured three bronze medals in the women's 100 metre backstroke SB5 event, the women's 100 metre backstroke S6 event, and the mixed 4×50 metre freestyle relay 20 points event.[19]

At the 2023 Para Swimming World Series circuit, Hontar also competed at the Limoges meet, where she won a silver medal in the women's 100 metre breaststroke (youth), a gold medal in the women's 50 metre butterfly (youth), and bronze medals in the women's 50 metre butterfly events, including the A-final.[20][21]

These results made 2023 one of the most successful years of her career, highlighted by a world record and multiple international medals across major competitions, further establishing her among the leading swimmers in her classification.

2024–2025

At the 2024 Summer Paralympics in Paris, Hontar competed in S6 classification events and won the bronze medal in the women's 50 metre freestyle S6 event.[22][23] This marked her third Paralympic medal, confirming her consistent performances at the highest level.

She also competed in the women's 100 metre breaststroke SB5 event and the mixed 4×50 metre medley relay 20 points event, where she won bronze medals in both competitions.[24]

At the 2025 World Para Swimming Championships in Singapore, Hontar achieved one of the strongest performances of her career. She won two gold medals in the women's 50 metre freestyle S6 and the mixed 4×50 metre freestyle relay 20 points events. She also won a silver medal in the women's 100 metre freestyle S6 event and the women's 100 metre breaststroke S6 event, as well as a bronze medal in the women's 100 metre backstroke S6 event.[25]

These results further established Hontar as one of the leading para swimmers in her classification internationally.

Honours and awards

Following her bronze medal at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games, Hontar was awarded the Order of Princess Olha (third class).[2] She has also been honored with the title of Master of Sport of International Class in Ukraine.[2]

Personal life

Outside of competition, Hontar is involved in sport-related youth and development initiatives. She is a member of the CYPE Academy, where she is engaged in projects focused on promoting inclusion in sport and supporting children’s participation in athletic activities.[26][27]

She has also been involved in broader initiatives aimed at supporting young athletes and increasing accessibility to sport for children.

References

  1. ↑ "Anna Hontar". Paralympic.org. Retrieved 6 April 2026.
  2. 1 2 3 "Anna Hontar Biography". mykhel.com. Retrieved 6 April 2026.
  3. ↑ "Mit 15 Jahren Europameisterin". Swiss Paralympic (in German). Retrieved 7 April 2026.
  4. ↑ "European Championships Dublin 2018 – Results Book" (PDF). České paraplavání. Retrieved 13 April 2026.
  5. ↑ "Women's 200m Individual Medley SM7 Final – Dublin 2018". Paralympic.org. Retrieved 12 April 2026.
  6. ↑ "Women's 50m Freestyle S7 Final – Dublin 2018". Paralympic.org. Retrieved 12 April 2026.
  7. ↑ "World Para Swimming Championships 2019 Results Book" (PDF). World Para Swimming. Retrieved 12 April 2026.
  8. ↑ "Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games – Women's 50m Freestyle S6 Results". Paralympic.org. Retrieved 6 April 2026.
  9. ↑ Tindall (Now), David (25 August 2021). "Tokyo 2020 Paralympics day one: Swimming, cycling, wheelchair rugby and more – as it happened". The Guardian.
  10. ↑ "Women's 100m Backstroke S7 Final – Madeira 2020". Paralympic.org. Retrieved 12 April 2026.
  11. ↑ "Women's 200m Individual Medley SM7 Final – Madeira 2020". Paralympic.org. Retrieved 12 April 2026.
  12. ↑ "Women's 50m Freestyle S7 Final – Madeira 2020". Paralympic.org. Retrieved 12 April 2026.
  13. ↑ "Women's 100m Freestyle S7 Final – Madeira 2020". Paralympic.org. Retrieved 12 April 2026.
  14. ↑ "European Championships 2020 Madeira – Results Book" (PDF). Österreichisches Paralympisches Committee. Retrieved 12 April 2026.
  15. ↑ "Anna Hontar wins gold in 50m freestyle S6". Paralympic.org. Retrieved 6 April 2026.
  16. ↑ "Madeira 2022 World Para Swimming Championships – Results Book" (PDF). International Paralympic Committee. p. Women’s 100m Freestyle S6. Retrieved 11 April 2026.
  17. ↑ "Ukrainian Anna Hontar Sets World Record at Para Swimming World Championships". We Are Ukraine. Retrieved 7 April 2026.
  18. ↑ "Para World Championships Day 5: Ukraine's Anna Hontar Breaks World Record". Swimming World Magazine. Retrieved 6 April 2026.
  19. ↑ "Manchester 2023 World Para Swimming Championships – Results Book" (PDF). International Paralympic Committee. Retrieved 12 April 2026.
  20. ↑ "Ukraine wins 12 medals in Para Swimming". Ukr Weekly. Retrieved 6 April 2026.
  21. ↑ "Citi Para Swimming World Series France Results" (PDF). World Para Swimming. Retrieved 12 April 2026.
  22. ↑ "Paris 2024 Paralympic Games – Women's 50m Freestyle S6 Results". Paralympic.org. Retrieved 6 April 2026.
  23. ↑ "Paralympics 2024: Mykolaiv swimmer Hontar wins third award". Nikvesti. Retrieved 7 April 2026.
  24. ↑ "Paris 2024 Paralympic Games – Swimming Results Book" (PDF). International Paralympic Committee. World Para Swimming. Retrieved 24 May 2026.
  25. ↑ "Toyota World Para Swimming Championships 2025 – Results Book" (PDF). International Paralympic Committee. Retrieved 12 April 2026.
  26. ↑ "Divisions & Councils – CYPE Academy". CYPE Academy. Retrieved 12 April 2026.
  27. ↑ "September 23rd 2025 – CYPE Academy Blog". CYPE Academy. Retrieved 12 April 2026.
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