Biography
Started: He took up the sport in 1991 at age 12 in Zhytomyr, Ukraine. He began training professionally with the Ukrainian national team in 2003 in Luhansk, Ukraine. (Athlete, 10 Nov 2019)
Reason: A coach spotted him when he was practising sports at school and invited him to pursue a career in athletics. (medinternat.org.ua, 18 Jul 2015)
Awards: In recognition of his achievements at the 2008 and 2020 Paralympic Games, he received the Orders for Courage [third and second class] from the president of Ukraine. (president.gov.ua, 16 Sep 2021, 07 Oct 2008)
He holds the title of Master of Sport of International Class in Ukraine. (invasport.dn.ua, 02 Mar 2023; mms.gov.ua, 28 Dec 2022)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateSeptember 30, 1979
Place of ResidenceZHYTOMYR
OccupationAthlete
EducationCoaching - Luhansk National University, Ukraine
Languages SpokenRussian, Ukrainian
CoachViktor Lys [personal], UKR, from 2017
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 2 | Discus Throw - F37 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 52.43 |
| 2 | Men's Discus Throw F37/38 | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | 52.00 |
| 4 | Shot Put - F37 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 14.18 |
| 4 | Shot Put - F37 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 14.23 |
| 7 | Men's Javelin Throw F37/38 | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | 44.57 |
| 7 | Men's Shot Put F37/38 | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | 12.73 |
| 10 | Discus Throw - F37 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 41.39 |
| 10 | Men's Shot Put F37/38 | 2012 | London, GBR | 13.08 |
| 13 | Men's Discus Throw F37/38 | 2012 | London, GBR | 39.30 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 1 | Discus Throw - F37 | 2023 | Paris, FRA | 53.97 |
| 1 | Men's Discus Throw F37/38 | 2013 | Lyon, FRA | 55.71 |
| 2 | Men's Discus Throw F37/38 | 2011 | Christchurch, NZL | 52.48 |
| 3 | Discus Throw - F37 | 2015 | Doha, QAT | 52.17 |
| 3 | Shot Put - F37 | 2013 | Lyon, FRA | 14.12 |
| 3 | Shot Put - F37 | 2006 | Assen, NED | 12.95 |
| 4 | Men's Shot Put F37/38 | 2011 | Christchurch, NZL | 13.17 |
| 4 | Discus Throw - F37 | 2006 | Assen, NED | 48.80 |
| 4 | Men's Javelin Throw F37 | 2006 | Assen, NED | 44.53 |
| 5 | Shot Put - F37 | 2015 | Doha, QAT | 13.42 |
| 6 | Shot Put - F37 | 2023 | Paris, FRA | 13.88 |
| 6 | Discus Throw - F37 | 2019 | Dubai, UAE | 50.20 |
| 6 | Men's Javelin Throw F37/38 | 2011 | Christchurch, NZL | 42.52 |
| 9 | Shot Put - F37 | 2019 | Dubai, UAE | 13.05 |
