Portrait of Evgenii Torsunov

Evgenii Torsunov

Long Jump
Russian Federation flagRussian Federation
Biography
Started: He took up the sport at age 24 in Perm, Russian Federation. (Athlete, 19 Aug 2021) Reason: "I just like running." (Athlete, 19 Aug 2021) Awards: He was the recipient of the 2023 National Sport Award in the 'overcoming' category in the Russian Federation. (59.ru, 02 Dec 2023; newsko.ru, 01 Dec 2023) 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) In 2015 and 2019 he was named among the Best Para Athletes of the Year in the Perm region of the Russian Federation. (chaiknet.ru, 25 Dec 2019; perm.mk.ru, 13 Jan 2016) He has received the title of Honoured Master of Sport in the Russian Federation. (paralymp.ru, 14 Aug 2023)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateAugust 30, 1990
Place of ResidencePERM
EducationInformation Technology - Perm State University, Russian Federation
Languages SpokenRussian
CoachTatiana Lodochnikova [personal], RUS
Highlights
RankEventYearLocationResult
Paralympic Games
1Long Jump - T362020Tokyo, JPN5.76
7100m - T362020Tokyo, JPN12.49
World Championships
1Long Jump - T362024Kobe, JPN5.89
1Long Jump - T362019Dubai, UAE5.73
1Long Jump - T362015Doha, QAT5.75
2100m - T362015Doha, QAT12.17
3200m - T362015Doha, QAT24.67
5100m - T362024Kobe, JPN12.46
6100m - T362019Dubai, UAE12.26
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