Biography
Started: He began training in 2005 in Mykolayiv, Ukraine. (Athlete, 13 Aug 2018)
Reason: His grandmother took him to a sports school so that he could strengthen his body. He tried swimming there and liked winning and achieving new things. (Athlete, 19 Jul 2015; norma.nikolaev.com.ua, 16 Dec 2012)
Awards: He received the Order for Courage [third grade] in Ukraine in recognition of his performance at the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. (president.gov.ua, 04 Oct 2016)
He has received the title of Honoured Master of Sport in Ukraine. (dsmsu.gov.ua, 31 Dec 2020)
Additional Info: MOTIVATED MOTHER
He credits his mother Natalia for always encouraging him. "When I started swimming, training was at 06:00 and it took 40 minutes to get to the pool. I did not really want to go but my mother always supported me, insisted and sometimes scolded me. I am eternally grateful to her." (pravda.com.ua, 08 Nov 2016)
COACHING
He has worked as a swimming coach at the Lviv Mazepy Sport Life Pool in Ukraine. (Lviv Habilitation Center Instagram profile, 06 Jun 2024; Instagram profile, 14 Apr 2024)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateMay 29, 1995
Place of ResidenceODESSA
OccupationAthlete, Coach
EducationSport Studies - Admiral Makarov National University of Shipbuilding, Mykolayiv, UKR
Languages SpokenRussian, Ukrainian
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 1 | 4x100m Freestyle Relay - 34 Points | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 3:48.11 |
| 2 | 50m Freestyle - S8 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 26.67 |
| 3 | 4x50m Freestyle Relay - 20 Points | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
| 5 | 100m Backstroke - S8 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 1:06.24 |
| 6 | 100m Freestyle - S8 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 59.74 |
| 9 | 400m Freestyle - S8 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 4:51.81 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 1 | 100m Backstroke - S7 | 2019 | London, GBR | 1:08.92 |
| 2 | 100m Freestyle - S7 | 2019 | London, GBR | 1:01.58 |
| 2 | 4x100m Freestyle Relay - 34 Points | 2019 | London, GBR | 3:48.83 |
| 2 | 4x50m Freestyle Relay - 20 Points | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 2:35.88 |
| 3 | 4x100m Medley Relay - 34 Points | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 4:18.25 |
| 3 | 4x100m Medley Relay - 34 Points | 2013 | Montreal, QC, CAN | 4:13.44 |
| 4 | 50m Freestyle - S7 | 2019 | London, GBR | 28.14 |
| 4 | 100m Freestyle - S8 | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 59.29 |
| 4 | 4x100m Freestyle Relay - 34 Points | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 3:56.41 |
| 4 | 50m Freestyle - S8 | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 27.44 |
| 5 | 100m Breaststroke - SB7 | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 1:24.13 |
| 5 | 100m Backstroke - S8 | 2013 | Montreal, QC, CAN | 1:09.20 |
| 5 | 100m Breaststroke - SB7 | 2013 | Montreal, QC, CAN | 1:25.30 |
| 5 | 100m Freestyle - S8 | 2013 | Montreal, QC, CAN | 1:01.00 |
| 5 | 4x100m Freestyle Relay - 34 Points | 2013 | Montreal, QC, CAN | 3:56.90 |
| 5 | 50m Freestyle - S8 | 2013 | Montreal, QC, CAN | 27.97 |
| 6 | 4x100m Medley Relay - 34 Points | 2019 | London, GBR | 4:21.52 |
| 9 | 200m Individual Medley - SM8 | 2013 | Montreal, QC, CAN | 2:42.68 |
| Para Swimming European Open Championships | ||||
| 3 | 100m Backstroke - S8 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 1:08.87 |
| DSQ | 100m Freestyle - S8 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | DSQ |
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