Biography
Started: He took up the sport at age 17 in Biysk, Russian Federation. (Athlete, 22 Oct 2019)
Reason: He switched from non-Para athletics to Para athletics after he was diagnosed with optic atrophy. "I came to athletics rather late. I played football at the same time but it was interesting to try there and here. Football was amateur rather than professional, so combining it was easy." (video.tcm10.ru, 22 May 2019; nspu.ru, 07 Aug 2018)
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 has received the title of Honoured Master of Sport in the Russian Federation. (paralymp.ru, 13 Jul 2023)
Sporting Relatives: His wife Alla Kuliatina [nee Antipina] has competed in athletics and won a gold medal in the 10,000m at the 2015 World University Games in Gwangju, Republic of Korea. (nspu.ru, 07 Aug 2018; worldathletics.org, 08 Jul 2015; SportsDeskOnline, 18 Jun 2024)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateAugust 31, 1991
Place of ResidenceNOVOSIBIRSK
OccupationAthlete
EducationPhysical Education - Novosibirsk State Pedagogical University, Russian Federation
Languages SpokenRussian
CoachNikolay Khalukhaev [personal], RUS; Pyotr Buylov [personal], RUS
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 1 | 1500m - T13 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 3:54.04 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 1 | 1500m - T13 | 2024 | Kobe, JPN | 3:51.39 |
| 2 | 5000m - T13 | 2024 | Kobe, JPN | 14:32.11 |
| 2 | 1500m - T13 | 2019 | Dubai, UAE | 3:47.91 |
| 13 | 400m - T12 | 2019 | Dubai, UAE | 54.64 |
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