First medalists named at firefighting world championships in Baku

Winners and medalists have been determined in the 100-meter obstacle course at the World Fire and Rescue Sports Championships in Baku.

China’s Yang Ding Hao won gold in the men’s competition held on November 5. Russia’s Dmitry Grebenshchikov took silver, while Belarus’ Danol Masalov finished third.

Uzbekistan’s Maysara Yusupova won the women’s event. Russia’s Arina Khvorostkina claimed silver, and her compatriot Olesya Tsenova took bronze.

Baku is hosting the 21st men’s and 12th women’s world championships.