Biography
Started: He took up the sport in 2015 at age 17 in Novocherkassk, Russian Federation. (Athlete, 28 Mar 2020)
Reason: When he entered college, it was not possible for him to do any Para sport until coach Denis Babak invited him to try Para athletics. (Athlete, 28 Mar 2020)
Ambition: To win gold at the Paralympic Games. (Athlete, 28 Mar 2020)
Awards: In recognition of the silver medal he won at the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo, he received the Order of Merit to the Fatherland [first class] in the Russian Federation. (paralymp.ru, 11 Sep 2021)
He has received the title of Honoured Master of Sport in the Russian Federation. (paralymp.ru, 14 Aug 2023; fpoda.ru, 29 Dec 2022)
Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateJuly 2, 1998
Place of ResidenceNOVOCHERKASSK
OccupationAthlete
Languages SpokenRussian
CoachDenis Babak [personal], RUS, from 2015; Lyudmila Babak [personal], RUS
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 2 | Shot Put - F32 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 11.31 |
| 4 | Club Throw - F32 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 34.82 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 1 | Shot Put - F32 | 2024 | Kobe, JPN | 11.04 |
| 3 | Club Throw - F32 | 2024 | Kobe, JPN | 35.18 |
| 4 | Shot Put - F32 | 2019 | Dubai, UAE | 9.72 |
