Biography
Started: He began training in the sport in 2004 in Poltava, Ukraine. (Athlete, 13 Aug 2018)
Reason: He got involved in the sport as part of his rehabilitation. (Athlete, 13 Aug 2018)
Awards: He received the Order of Merit in Ukraine in recognition of his achievements at the Paralympic Games in 2008, 2012, and 2016. (president.gov.ua, 04 Oct 2016, 17 Sep 2012, 07 Oct 2008)
He received the 2015 Ukrainian Sports Hero of the Year award in the Strong Spirit category. (xsport.ua, 30 Mar 2017)
He holds the title of Honoured Master of Sport in Ukraine. (mms.gov.ua, 28 Dec 2022)
Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateMay 25, 1985
EducationEngineering, Technical Studies - Poltava State Agrarian Academy, Ukraine
Languages SpokenRussian, Ukrainian
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 1 | 50m Backstroke - S3 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 44.94 |
| 1 | 200m Freestyle - S3 | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | 3:22.98 |
| 1 | 50m Freestyle - S3 | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | 42.60 |
| 2 | 150m Individual Medley - SM3 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 2:40.75 |
| 2 | 200m Freestyle - S3 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 3:09.77 |
| 2 | 50m Freestyle - S3 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 41.41 |
| 2 | 150m Individual Medley - SM3 | 2012 | London, GBR | 2:44.85 |
| 2 | 50m Backstroke - S3 | 2012 | London, GBR | 46.26 |
| 2 | 100m Freestyle - S3 | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | 1:35.65 |
| 3 | 4x50m Freestyle Relay - 20 Points | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
| 3 | 50m Breaststroke - SB2 | 2012 | London, GBR | 58.51 |
| 3 | 50m Backstroke - S3 | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | 53.37 |
| 4 | 50m Backstroke - S4 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 44.91 |
| 4 | 50m Breaststroke - SB2 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 55.03 |
| 5 | 150m Individual Medley - SM4 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 2:46.31 |
| 5 | 4x50m Medley Relay - 20 Points | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | 2:45.44 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 1 | 150m Individual Medley - SM3 | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 3:01.28 |
| 1 | 200m Freestyle - S3 | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 3:28.89 |
| 1 | 50m Backstroke - S3 | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 47.63 |
| 1 | 50m Freestyle - S3 | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 44.16 |
| 1 | 100m Freestyle - S3 | 2013 | Montreal, QC, CAN | 1:43.00 |
| 1 | 150m Individual Medley - SM3 | 2013 | Montreal, QC, CAN | 3:01.06 |
| 1 | 200m Freestyle - S3 | 2013 | Montreal, QC, CAN | 3:36.82 |
| 1 | 4x50m Medley Relay - 20 Points | 2013 | Montreal, QC, CAN | 2:39.75 |
| 1 | 50m Backstroke - S3 | 2013 | Montreal, QC, CAN | 50.95 |
| 1 | Men's 50m Butterfly S3 | 2013 | Montreal, QC, CAN | 55.78 |
| 1 | 50m Freestyle - S3 | 2013 | Montreal, QC, CAN | 47.88 |
| 1 | 100m Freestyle - S3 | 2010 | Eindhoven, NED | 1:34.02 |
| 1 | 150m Individual Medley - SM3 | 2010 | Eindhoven, NED | 3:11.00 |
| 1 | 200m Freestyle - S3 | 2010 | Eindhoven, NED | 3:21.96 |
| 1 | 50m Freestyle - S3 | 2010 | Eindhoven, NED | 44.53 |
| 1 | Men's 50m Butterfly S3 | 2006 | Durban, RSA | 1:12.29 |
| 1 | 50m Freestyle - S3 | 2006 | Durban, RSA | 53.43 |
| 2 | 4x50m Freestyle Relay - 20 Points | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 2:35.88 |
| 2 | 4x50m Freestyle Relay - 20 Points | 2013 | Montreal, QC, CAN | 2:25.41 |
| 2 | 4x50m Freestyle Relay - 20 Points | 2010 | Eindhoven, NED | 2:24.58 |
| 2 | 4x50m Medley Relay - 20 Points | 2010 | Eindhoven, NED | 2:39.91 |
| 2 | 100m Freestyle - S3 | 2006 | Durban, RSA | 1:55.48 |
| 2 | 200m Freestyle - S3 | 2006 | Durban, RSA | 4:01.18 |
| 3 | 4x50m Freestyle Relay - 20 Points | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 2:25.93 |
| 3 | 50m Breaststroke - SB2 | 2013 | Montreal, QC, CAN | 1:02.08 |
| 3 | 50m Backstroke - S3 | 2010 | Eindhoven, NED | 52.32 |
| 3 | 150m Individual Medley - SM3 | 2006 | Durban, RSA | 3:23.08 |
| 5 | 150m Individual Medley - SM4 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 2:46.66 |
| 5 | 150m Individual Medley - SM4 | 2019 | London, GBR | 2:52.29 |
| 5 | 50m Backstroke - S3 | 2006 | Durban, RSA | 1:02.91 |
| 6 | 4x50m Medley Relay - 20 Points | 2006 | Durban, RSA | 3:06.60 |
| 7 | 50m Backstroke - S4 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 50.53 |
| 7 | 50m Backstroke - S4 | 2019 | London, GBR | 49.65 |
| 7 | 50m Breaststroke - SB2 | 2010 | Eindhoven, NED | 1:05.14 |
| 8 | 100m Freestyle - S4 | 2019 | London, GBR | 1:36.71 |
| 8 | Men's 50m Butterfly S4 | 2006 | Durban, RSA | 1:17.90 |
| 11 | 50m Breaststroke - SB3 | 2019 | London, GBR | 1:05.04 |
| Para Swimming European Open Championships | ||||
| 6 | 150m Individual Medley - SM4 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 3:01.68 |
| 6 | 50m Backstroke - S4 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 49.12 |
