Biography
Started: She took up the sport at age 19 in Zaporozhye, Ukraine. (Athlete, 22 Oct 2015, 26 Sep 2015)
Reason: She liked athletics and was offered a place to train at the Invasport club in Zaporozhye, Ukraine. (Athlete, 22 Oct 2015)
Awards: In recognition of her achievements at the 2012, 2016, and 2020 Paralympic Games, she received the Order of Merit [third, second, and first class, respectively] in Ukraine. (president.gov.ua, 16 Sep 2021, 04 Oct 2016; zakon2.rada.gov.ua, 17 Sep 2012)
She has received the title of Honoured Master of Sport in Ukraine. (Athlete, 09 Apr 2020)
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Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateOctober 15, 1988
Place of ResidenceZAPOROZHYE
OccupationAthlete
EducationCoaching, History - Zaporozhye National University, Ukraine
Languages SpokenRussian, Ukrainian
CoachTamara Edisherashvili [personal], UKR, from 2008
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 1 | Shot Put - F35 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 12.24 |
| 1 | Women's Shot Put F35/36 | 2012 | London, GBR | 12.22 |
| 2 | Shot Put - F35 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 13.59 |
| 2 | Women's Discus Throw F35/36 | 2012 | London, GBR | 30.12 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 1 | Shot Put - F35 | 2023 | Paris, FRA | 12.84 |
| 1 | Shot Put - F35 | 2019 | Dubai, UAE | 12.94 |
| 1 | Shot Put - F35 | 2017 | London, GBR | 12.63 |
| 1 | Shot Put - F35 | 2015 | Doha, QAT | 13.05 |
| 1 | Women's Discus Throw F35/36 | 2013 | Lyon, FRA | 31.42 |
| 1 | Women's Shot Put F35/36 | 2013 | Lyon, FRA | 12.35 |
| 1 | Women's Discus Throw F35/36 | 2011 | Christchurch, NZL | 28.73 |
| 1 | Women's Shot Put F35/36 | 2011 | Christchurch, NZL | 10.61 |
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