Biography
Started: He began cross-country skiing at age 10, and took up athletics at age 13 in Shangaly, Russian Federation. He went on to compete internationally in Para Nordic skiing before switching to Para athletics. (sports.ru, 24 May 2023; Athlete, 28 May 2016)
Reason: "From childhood I loved running, and it loved me back." (Athlete, 06 Apr 2020)
Awards: In recognition of the gold medal he won at the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo, he received the Order of Honour in the Russian Federation. (paralymp.ru, 11 Sep 2021)
He was named among the five Best Para Athletes of the Year in 2019 in the Arkhangelsk region of the Russian Federation. (dvinanews.ru, 14 Dec 2019)
He has received the titles of Honoured Master of Sport in Para athletics, and of Master of Sport of International Class in Para Nordic skiing, in the Russian Federation. (paralymp.ru, 14 Aug 2023; Athlete, 06 Apr 2020)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateFebruary 19, 1995
Place of ResidenceST. PETERSBURG
OccupationAthlete
EducationPhysical Education - Moscow State Academy of Physical Education, Malakhovka, RUS
Languages SpokenRussian
CoachVyacheslav Sadovnikov [personal], RUS
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 1 | 1500m - T46 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 3:52.08 |
| 4 | Men's Marathon T46 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 2:31:42 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 1 | 1500m - T46 | 2024 | Kobe, JPN | 3:48.87 |
| 3 | 1500m - T46 | 2019 | Dubai, UAE | 3:54.40 |
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