Nataliia Oliinyk

Started: She took up the sport in 2009 at age 28 in Popasna, Ukraine. (Athlete, 11 Jul 2019) Reason: "I remember lying on the bed, watching TV, and there were Paralympic athletes competing. And, looking at them, I decided I would become an athlete too." (popasnaya.city, 13 Sep 2018) Ambition: To win gold at the Paralympic Games. (Athlete, 19 Apr 2021) Milestones: She became the oldest Ukrainian powerlifter to win a Paralympic medal in the sport when she claimed silver in the women's 79kg division at the 2020 Games in Tokyo at age 40 years and 51 days. (SportsDeskOnline, 21 Jul 2024) Awards: She has received the title of Master of Sport of International Class in Ukraine. (mms.gov.ua, 28 Dec 2022) Additional Info: OCCUPATION Prior to acquiring her impairment, she worked as a painter and plasterer. (popasnaya.city, 13 Sep 2018)