Biography
Started: He began swimming at age seven. He started training for the sport in 2013 in Kharkiv, Ukraine. (vogue.ua, 04 Nov 2021; Athlete, 13 Aug 2018)
Reason: "I could be a comedian with many life stories, I could be a philosopher. But I chose swimming because I felt at one with the water." (vogue.ua, 04 Nov 2021)
Milestones: He was the youngest Ukrainian from any sport to win a medal at the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo, having won gold in the men's S11 100m backstroke at age 17 years and 327 days. (SportsDeskOnline, 21 Jul 2024)
Awards: In recognition of his performance at the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo, he received the Order of Merit [third class] in Ukraine. (zakon.rada.gov.ua, 16 Sep 2021)
He has received the title of Honoured Master of Sport in Ukraine. (mms.gov.ua, 28 Dec 2022)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateOctober 5, 2003
Place of ResidenceKHARKIV
Languages SpokenEnglish, Russian, Ukrainian
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 1 | 100m Backstroke - S11 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 1:08.63 |
| 2 | 200m Individual Medley - SM11 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 2:27.97 |
| 4 | 400m Freestyle - S11 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 4:41.21 |
| 5 | 50m Freestyle - S11 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 27.18 |
| 10 | 100m Butterfly - S11 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 1:13.46 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 1 | 100m Backstroke - S11 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 1:06.01 |
| 1 | 100m Backstroke - S11 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 1:06.98 |
| 2 | 200m Individual Medley - SM11 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 2:27.16 |
| 2 | 400m Freestyle - S11 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 4:37.38 |
| 3 | 100m Freestyle - S11 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 58.57 |
| 3 | 200m Individual Medley - SM11 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 2:27.55 |
| 3 | 100m Freestyle - S11 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 59.31 |
| 5 | 400m Freestyle - S11 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 4:38.75 |
| 5 | 100m Butterfly - S11 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 1:07.01 |
| 6 | 100m Butterfly - S11 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 1:05.78 |
| 7 | 50m Freestyle - S11 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 26.79 |
| 7 | 100m Breaststroke - SB11 | 2019 | London, GBR | 1:19.56 |
| 9 | 200m Individual Medley - SM11 | 2019 | London, GBR | 2:40.00 |
| 10 | 400m Freestyle - S11 | 2019 | London, GBR | 5:01.49 |
| 15 | 100m Freestyle - S11 | 2019 | London, GBR | 1:05.54 |
| 19 | 50m Freestyle - S11 | 2019 | London, GBR | 29.21 |
| DNS | 50m Freestyle - S11 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | DNS |
| Para Swimming European Open Championships | ||||
| 3 | 100m Butterfly - S11 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 1:07.97 |
| 4 | 100m Backstroke - S11 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 1:08.97 |
| 4 | 200m Individual Medley - SM11 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 2:30.35 |
| 5 | 400m Freestyle - S11 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 4:56.04 |
| 5 | 50m Freestyle - S11 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 27.27 |
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