Biography
Started: He took up the sport in 2008 in Bryansk, Russian Federation. (Distinguished Bryansk VK page, 14 Feb 2018)
Reason: Para athletics was the most accessible sport in his city for people with an impairment. "I first started doing powerlifting to get stronger physically. And when I got stronger, my coach suggested that I try athletics." (forward-sport.ru, 14 Jan 2021; Distinguished Bryansk VK page, 14 Feb 2018)
Ambition: To win a gold medal at the Paralympic Games. (forward-sport.ru, 14 Jan 2021)
Awards: He was named among the 10 Best Athletes of the Year for 2020 in the Bryansk region of the Russian Federation. (bragazeta.ru, 11 Jan 2021)
In 2017 he received the title of Honoured Master of Sport in the Russian Federation and he was also named among the five Best Para Athletes of the Year for 2017 in the Bryansk region of the Russian Federation. (minsport.gov.ru, 30 Dec 2019; sportbryansk32.ru, 01 Jan 2018; sdushafk.ru, 19 Jul 2017)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateJune 13, 1994
Place of ResidenceBRYANSK
Languages SpokenGerman, Russian
CoachMikhail Sumichev [personal], RUS, from 2013; Vyacheslav Sadovnikov, RUS
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 4 | Shot Put - F33 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 11.21 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 1 | Shot Put - F33 | 2019 | Dubai, UAE | 11.21 |
| 2 | Shot Put - F33 | 2015 | Doha, QAT | 11.52 |
| 8 | Men's Shot Put F32/33 | 2013 | Lyon, FRA | 9.68 |
| 10 | Men's Javelin Throw F33/34 | 2013 | Lyon, FRA | 18.33 |
| NoM | Shot Put - F33 | 2024 | Kobe, JPN | NoM |
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