Biography
Started: He took up swimming in 2012 in Alexandroupolis, Greece. (news247.gr, 12 Aug 2023; Athlete, 02 Dec 2017)
Reason: "I went to a swimming pool just to train and get in better physical condition. Due to my illness, swimming is the best exercise because it is very difficult to get injured in the water." (oneman.gr, 02 Mar 2017)
Ambition: To win a medal at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (news247.gr, 12 Aug 2023)
Awards: In 2015 he was named a distinguished citizen of Alexandroupolis, Greece, in recognition of his sporting achievements. (thrakisports.gr, 03 Sep 2015)
Additional Info: OTHER ACTIVITIES
He has been involved in the European Commission's initiative called 'Together for Rights: the Strategy for Persons with Disabilities'. He has served as vice president of Irodikos, a sports club for people with an impairment in Greece, and as a member of the management board of the non-profit organisation Perpato. He also works as a motivational speaker. (Facebook profile, 31 Dec 2023; news247.gr, 12 Aug 2023; ec.europa.eu, 18 Jul 2023; TEDx Talks YouTube channel, 11 Feb 2020)
RUSSIAN FEDERATION TO GREECE
He was born in Tomsk, Russian Federation, to a Greek mother and a Russian father. In 1993 he and his mother moved to Alexandroupolis, Greece. (news247.gr, 12 Aug 2023; Facebook page, 11 Aug 2017)
Frequently Asked Questions
Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateApril 27, 1989
Place of ResidenceALEXANDROUPOLIS
OccupationAthlete, Motivational Speaker
EducationEducation - Democritus University of Thrace, Xanthi, GRE
Languages SpokenEnglish, Greek, Russian
CoachGiannis Machilis [national]; Giorgos Tyligadas [personal], GRE, from 2012
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 4 | 100m Backstroke - S1 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 2:58.07 |
| 5 | 50m Backstroke - S1 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 1:25.30 |
| 5 | 50m Backstroke - S1 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 1:32.09 |
| 6 | 100m Backstroke - S1 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 3:12.73 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 2 | Men's 200m Freestyle S1 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 6:15.18 |
| 2 | 100m Backstroke - S1 | 2017 | Mexico City, MEX | 3:18.59 |
| 2 | 50m Backstroke - S1 | 2017 | Mexico City, MEX | 1:32.26 |
| 3 | 50m Backstroke - S1 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 1:26.73 |
| 4 | 100m Backstroke - S1 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 2:59.31 |
| 4 | 100m Backstroke - S1 | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 3:19.67 |
| 5 | 100m Backstroke - S1 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 3:04.90 |
| 5 | Men's 200m Freestyle S1 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 6:20.74 |
| 5 | 50m Backstroke - S1 | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 1:38.77 |
| 9 | 200m Freestyle - S2 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 6:15.18 |
| 10 | 100m Backstroke - S2 | 2019 | London, GBR | 3:13.78 |
| 10 | 50m Backstroke - S2 | 2019 | London, GBR | 1:28.97 |
| Para Swimming European Open Championships | ||||
| 4 | 100m Backstroke - S1 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 3:07.77 |
| 4 | 50m Backstroke - S1 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 1:28.12 |
