Biography
Started: He took up the shot put at age 17. (news.obozrevatel.com, 05 Sep 2021)
Reason: "Before I took up the shot put I was a javelin thrower. I switched to the shot put after I changed coaches." (news.obozrevatel.com, 05 Sep 2021)
Awards: He was named as one of the three best Para athletes of the year for 2023 in the Cherkasy region of Ukraine. (ck-oda.gov.ua, 28 Dec 2023)
In recognition of the gold medal he won at the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo, he received the Order of Merit [third class] from the president of Ukraine. (president.gov.ua, 16 Sep 2021)
He was named one of the 10 Para Athletes of the Year for 2018 in the Cherkasy region of Ukraine. (invasportcherkasy.in.ua, 28 Dec 2018)
He has received the title of Honoured Master of Sport in Ukraine. (mms.gov.ua, 28 Dec 2022)
Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateDecember 26, 1996
Languages SpokenUkrainian
CoachDmytro Panchelin [personal], UKR
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 1 | Shot Put - F20 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 17.34 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 1 | Shot Put - F20 | 2023 | Paris, FRA | 17.57 |
| 1 | Shot Put - F20 | 2019 | Dubai, UAE | 17.11 |
| 6 | Shot Put - F20 | 2017 | London, GBR | 15.31 |
