Biography
Started: He took up the sport in 2009 in Mariupol, Ukraine. (Athlete, 01 Sep 2016)
Reason: He was a competitive athlete before his impairment. After the amputation of his leg he returned to the gym and was told about Invasport, a Ukrainian club for people with an impairment. "I used to do freestyle wrestling, and such a power sport as powerlifting suited my spirit at once. I didn't have to think twice to make the choice." (ilich.in.ua, 02 Jun 2016; dnews.donetsk.ua, 12 Aug 2013; invasport.org.ua, 02 May 2012)
Awards: In 2011 he received the title of Master of Sport of International Class in Ukraine. (ilich.in.ua, 02 Jun 2016)
Additional Info: OTHER STUDIES
In 2016 he graduated in mechanical engineering from Pryazovskyi State Technical University in Mariupol, Ukraine. (Athlete, 01 Sep 2016)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateJuly 25, 1988
EducationCoaching - Taurida National University, Ukraine
Languages SpokenRussian, Ukrainian
CoachOleksandr Alfyorov, UKR
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 5 | -97kg | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 220 |
| 7 | Men's 100kg | 2012 | London, GBR | 205 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 1 | Mixed Team | 2023 | Dubai, UAE | 342.72 |
| 2 | Team | 2023 | Dubai, UAE | 386.80 |
| 2 | Mixed Team | 2021 | Tbilisi, GEO | 478.62 |
| 3 | -107kg | 2023 | Dubai, UAE | 244 |
| 3 | -107kg | 2017 | Mexico City, MEX | 235.0 |
| 4 | -107kg | 2021 | Tbilisi, GEO | 235 |
| 5 | -97kg | 2014 | Dubai, UAE | 212.0 |
| European Open Championships | ||||
| 1 | Mixed Team | 2022 | Tbilisi, GEO | 356.89 |
| 2 | -107kg | 2022 | Tbilisi, GEO | 230 |
| 2 | Team | 2022 | Tbilisi, GEO | 258.07 |
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