Biography
Started: She took up the sport at age 13 in Anapa, Russian Federation. (Athlete, 02 Jun 2019; anapa-ch.ru, 11 Feb 2018)
Reason: Her parents enrolled her in a swimming club to improve her health after she had already tried athletics and dancing. One of the coaches noticed her talent and she began training with the club's competitive swimmers. (anapa-ch.ru, 11 Feb 2018)
Awards: In 2019 she received the title of Master of Sport of International Class in the Russian Federation. (fss.org.ru, 12 Nov 2019)
Sporting Relatives: Her older brother Anatoly Shevchenko competed in Para judo at the Paralympic Games in 2008, 2012 and 2020, claiming bronze in the 100kg category at the 2020 Games in Tokyo. (SportsDeskOnline, 28 Nov 2023; Athlete, 02 Jun 2019; anapa-ch.ru, 11 Feb 2018)
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Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateOctober 25, 1998
Place of ResidenceANAPA
OccupationAthlete
EducationPhysical Education - Kuban State University of Physical Education, Sport and Tourism, Krasnodar, RUS
Languages SpokenRussian
CoachIgor Kushpelev [personal], from 2018
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 4 | 100m Backstroke - S11 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 1:20.00 |
| 5 | 100m Freestyle - S11 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 1:10.22 |
| 6 | 200m Individual Medley - SM11 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 3:00.13 |
| 7 | 400m Freestyle - S11 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 5:33.08 |
| 10 | 50m Freestyle - S11 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 31.85 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 5 | 100m Freestyle - S11 | 2019 | London, GBR | 1:11.30 |
| 6 | 100m Backstroke - S11 | 2019 | London, GBR | 1:25.80 |
| 6 | 50m Freestyle - S11 | 2019 | London, GBR | 32.11 |
| Para Swimming European Open Championships | ||||
| 4 | 100m Backstroke - S11 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 1:21.20 |
| 4 | 100m Freestyle - S11 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 1:11.31 |
| 4 | 200m Individual Medley - SM11 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 3:06.52 |
| 4 | 400m Freestyle - S11 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 5:52.32 |
| 6 | 50m Freestyle - S11 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 31.98 |
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