Biography
Started: He took up Para athletics in September 2011 in Uzice, Serbia. (blic.rs, 08 Nov 2019; Athlete, 06 Nov 2019)
Reason: He spent a significant period of time struggling to come to terms with his impairment before Serbian Para thrower Milos Zaric encouraged him to get involved in athletics. "Milos forced me to start. He told me there was no shame in being a person with an impairment." (blic.rs, 08 Nov 2019, 19 Jul 2016)
Awards: In 2023 he received the Knight of Serbia award in Cajetina, Serbia. (Foundation of National Paralympic Committee of Serbia Facebook page, 03 Jul 2023)
He was named Para Athlete of the Year for 2018 and 2021 in Uzice, Serbia. (telegraf.rs, 02 Jan 2022; magazinsevojnocity.com, 26 Dec 2018)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateOctober 17, 1987
Place of ResidenceUZICE
Languages SpokenSerbian
CoachNikola Radovanovic, from 2014
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 5 | Shot Put - F55 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 11.29 |
| 6 | Discus Throw - F56 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 39.14 |
| 6 | Shot Put - F55 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 11.28 |
| 7 | Discus Throw - F56 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 36.75 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 2 | Shot Put - F55 | 2024 | Kobe, JPN | 11.57 |
| 3 | Shot Put - F55 | 2019 | Dubai, UAE | 12.15 |
| 4 | Discus Throw - F56 | 2024 | Kobe, JPN | 39.11 |
| 5 | Discus Throw - F56 | 2023 | Paris, FRA | 39.52 |
| 5 | Shot Put - F55 | 2023 | Paris, FRA | 11.62 |
| 6 | Discus Throw - F56 | 2019 | Dubai, UAE | 39.47 |
| DNS | Discus Throw - F56 | 2017 | London, GBR | DNS |
