Biography
Started: He began swimming at age eight in Mariupol, Ukraine. (Athlete, 16 Jul 2014)
Reason: Doctors advised his parents to enrol him in swimming as it would be a good way to keep fit. (i24.com.ua, 14 Nov 2013)
Awards: He was nominated for the 2024 Laureus World Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability Award. (laureus.com, 26 Feb 2024)
In 2017 he became an Honoured Citizen in Mariupol, Ukraine. (pr.ua, 26 Jul 2017)
He was presented with Orders for Courage in Ukraine in recognition of his achievements at the Paralympic Games in 2008, 2012, and 2016. (president.gov.ua, 06 Oct 2016, 17 Sep 2012, 07 Oct 2008)
He holds the title of Honoured Master of Sport in Ukraine. (mms.gov.ua, 28 Dec 2022; Athlete, 22 Aug 2019)
Additional Info: OTHER ACTIVITIES
He has worked as director of the 'Our Home is Mariupol' charity foundation, which takes care of victims of military battles in Ukraine. (Athlete, 06 Mar 2020)
OCCUPATION
In 2023 he began working in the department of physical education, sport and health at Mariupol State University in Ukraine. He has also worked as a massage therapist. (Facebook profile, 28 Feb 2024; Instagram profile, 26 Jan 2024)
FURTHER EDUCATION
He graduated in physical education from Donbass State Pedagogical University in Sloviansk, Ukraine. (pr.ua, 26 Jul 2017)
Sporting Relatives: His wife Yaryna Matlo has represented Ukraine in Para swimming. She won four medals at the Paralympic Games between 2008 and 2021. (mms.gov.ua, 28 Dec 2022; SportsDeskOnline, 22 Oct 2021)
Frequently Asked Questions
Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateJuly 15, 1989
Place of ResidenceRIVNE
OccupationAthlete, Massage Therapist, University Staff
EducationManagement - Mariupol State University, Ukraine
Languages SpokenRussian, Ukrainian
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 2 | 400m Freestyle - S13 | 2012 | London, GBR | 4:05.85 |
| 2 | 400m Freestyle - S13 | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | 4:14.84 |
| 3 | 200m Individual Medley - SM13 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 2:11.12 |
| 3 | 200m Individual Medley - SM13 | 2012 | London, GBR | 2:10.22 |
| 3 | Men's 100m Freestyle S13 | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | 54.26 |
| 4 | 400m Freestyle - S13 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 4:10.92 |
| 4 | 100m Butterfly - S13 | 2012 | London, GBR | 58.05 |
| 4 | 100m Butterfly - S13 | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | 1:00.95 |
| 4 | 200m Individual Medley - SM13 | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | 2:18.07 |
| 5 | 100m Butterfly - S12 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 59.00 |
| 5 | Men's 100m Freestyle S13 | 2012 | London, GBR | 53.64 |
| 6 | 100m Breaststroke - SB12 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 1:11.67 |
| 8 | 200m Individual Medley - SM13 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 2:15.15 |
| 8 | 100m Breaststroke - SB13 | 2012 | London, GBR | 1:15.05 |
| 9 | 50m Freestyle - S13 | 2012 | London, GBR | 25.15 |
| 9 | 50m Freestyle - S13 | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | 25.34 |
| 10 | 400m Freestyle - S13 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 4:37.26 |
| 10 | 100m Butterfly - S13 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 1:00.74 |
| 13 | 100m Backstroke - S13 | 2012 | London, GBR | 1:15.53 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 1 | 100m Butterfly - S11 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 1:00.66 |
| 1 | 100m Freestyle - S11 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 57.13 |
| 1 | 200m Individual Medley - SM11 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 2:18.16 |
| 1 | Men's 200m Individual Medley SM12 | 2013 | Montreal, QC, CAN | 2:10.87 |
| 1 | Men's 400m Freestyle S12 | 2013 | Montreal, QC, CAN | 4:05.95 |
| 2 | 100m Breaststroke - SB11 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 1:13.11 |
| 2 | 100m Butterfly - S12 | 2013 | Montreal, QC, CAN | 58.17 |
| 2 | Men's 4 x 100m Medley Relay 49 Points | 2010 | Eindhoven, NED | 4:05.51 |
| 2 | 400m Freestyle - S13 | 2006 | Durban, RSA | 4:27.85 |
| 3 | 100m Freestyle - S12 | 2013 | Montreal, QC, CAN | 53.08 |
| 3 | 100m Butterfly - S13 | 2010 | Eindhoven, NED | 59.77 |
| 3 | 400m Freestyle - S13 | 2010 | Eindhoven, NED | 4:17.39 |
| 3 | 100m Butterfly - S13 | 2006 | Durban, RSA | 1:03.29 |
| 3 | 200m Individual Medley - SM13 | 2006 | Durban, RSA | 2:22.65 |
| 4 | 200m Individual Medley - SM13 | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 2:12.18 |
| 4 | 400m Freestyle - S13 | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 4:12.57 |
| 4 | Men's 100m Freestyle S13 | 2010 | Eindhoven, NED | 54.92 |
| 4 | 200m Individual Medley - SM13 | 2010 | Eindhoven, NED | 2:17.29 |
| 5 | 50m Freestyle - S11 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 26.41 |
| 5 | 100m Backstroke - S12 | 2013 | Montreal, QC, CAN | 1:02.96 |
| 5 | Men's 50m Freestyle S12 | 2013 | Montreal, QC, CAN | 24.82 |
| 5 | Men's 100m Freestyle S13 | 2006 | Durban, RSA | 57.12 |
| 5 | 50m Freestyle - S13 | 2006 | Durban, RSA | 26.09 |
| 6 | 200m Individual Medley - SM13 | 2019 | London, GBR | 2:15.23 |
| 6 | 50m Freestyle - S13 | 2010 | Eindhoven, NED | 25.19 |
| 6 | 100m Backstroke - S13 | 2006 | Durban, RSA | 1:09.47 |
| 7 | 100m Backstroke - S12 | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 1:06.51 |
| 8 | 100m Breaststroke - SB13 | 2010 | Eindhoven, NED | 1:18.66 |
| 9 | 400m Freestyle - S13 | 2019 | London, GBR | 4:37.36 |
| 12 | Men's 100m Freestyle S13 | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 55.75 |
| 12 | 100m Backstroke - S13 | 2010 | Eindhoven, NED | 1:15.93 |
| DNS | 4x100m Freestyle Relay - 49 Points | 2010 | Eindhoven, NED | DNS |
| Para Swimming European Open Championships | ||||
| 2 | 100m Breaststroke - SB11 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 1:14.48 |
| 2 | 100m Freestyle - S11 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 58.78 |
| 2 | 200m Individual Medley - SM11 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 2:22.29 |
| 3 | 400m Freestyle - S11 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 4:37.88 |
| 5 | 100m Backstroke - S11 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 1:09.00 |
| DSQ | 100m Butterfly - S11 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | DSQ |
| DSQ | 50m Freestyle - S11 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | DSQ |
