Biography
Started: He took up Para canoe in early 2017. (mojabackatopola.rs, 02 Sep 2018)
Reason: Before his accident he played football, and after he acquired his impairment he missed sports. He then saw a story in the media about Serbian Para canoeist Arsen Arsenovic. "Through social media I got in touch with Arsen, and he suggested I come to Kayak Canoe Club Vojvodina [in Novi Sad, Serbia], so he could introduce me to the sport. I tried it and liked it. I like everything about this sport, especially that it's outdoors and on water. I also enjoy tough physical training." (kajaksrbija.rs, 03 Nov 2020)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateSeptember 18, 1989
OccupationAthlete
Languages SpokenEnglish, Serbian
CoachPetar Tatar [club, national]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICF Paracanoe World Championships | ||||
| 12 | Kayak Single 200m - KL2 | 2024 | Szeged, HUN | 46.73 |
| 12 | Kayak Single 200m - KL2 | 2023 | Duisburg, GER | 45.021 |
| 30 | Kayak Single 200m - KL3 | 2019 | Szeged, HUN | 50.37 |
| European Championships | ||||
| 3 | Kayak Single 200m - KL2 | 2024 | Szeged, HUN | 44.788 |
| 8 | Kayak Single 200m - KL3 | 2022 | Oberschleissheim, GER | 46.060 |
