Biography
Started: He took up the sport at age 19 in Luhansk, Ukraine. (Athlete, 08 Nov 2019)
Reason: He was interested in sports from a young age. He ran and also played tennis and football as a child, sometimes taking part in competitions. He got involved in athletics while he was at college following encouragement from athlete Elena Golovashenko and coach Rimma Starostina. (gorod.cn.ua, 12 Aug 2013)
Awards: In November 2004 he became an honourable citizen of the city of Luhansk in Ukraine. (gorod.lugansk.ua, 01 Jan 2015)
He holds the title of Honoured Master of Sport in Ukraine. (mms.gov.ua, 28 Dec 2022)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateSeptember 1, 1981
Place of ResidenceCHERKASY
OccupationAthlete, Personal Trainer
EducationCoaching - Luhansk National University, Ukraine
Languages SpokenRussian, Ukrainian
CoachIvan Kyrdoda [personal], UKR, from 2016
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 1 | Discus Throw - F38 | 2004 | Athens, GRE | 44.58 |
| 1 | Men's Shot Put F38 | 2004 | Athens, GRE | 14.87 |
| 3 | Men's Javelin Throw F36/38 | 2004 | Athens, GRE | 51.37 |
| 4 | Men's Shot Put F37/38 | 2012 | London, GBR | 15.02 |
| 5 | Javelin Throw - F38 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 54.07 |
| 6 | Javelin Throw - F38 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 44.81 |
| 7 | Men's Discus Throw F37/38 | 2012 | London, GBR | 44.58 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 1 | Men's Shot Put F38 | 2015 | Doha, QAT | 14.71 |
| 1 | Men's Shot Put F38 | 2013 | Lyon, FRA | 14.71 |
| 1 | Men's Shot Put F38 | 2006 | Assen, NED | 15.22 |
| 1 | Discus Throw - F38 | 2002 | Lille, FRA | 39.61 |
| 1 | Men's Shot Put F38 | 2002 | Lille, FRA | 13.90 |
| 2 | Javelin Throw - F38 | 2019 | Dubai, UAE | 54.87 |
| 2 | Men's Shot Put F38 | 2019 | Dubai, UAE | 15.27 |
| 2 | Javelin Throw - F38 | 2015 | Doha, QAT | 48.44 |
| 2 | Men's Shot Put F37/38 | 2011 | Christchurch, NZL | 14.13 |
| 2 | Discus Throw - F38 | 2006 | Assen, NED | 41.54 |
| 3 | Javelin Throw - F38 | 2017 | London, GBR | 49.63 |
| 3 | Men's Javelin Throw F35-36/38 | 2006 | Assen, NED | 47.34 |
| 4 | Javelin Throw - F38 | 2023 | Paris, FRA | 46.89 |
| 4 | Javelin Throw - F38 | 2002 | Lille, FRA | 40.49 |
| 5 | Men's Shot Put F38 | 2023 | Paris, FRA | 15.27 |
| 5 | Men's Discus Throw F37/38 | 2013 | Lyon, FRA | 45.72 |
| 8 | Men's Discus Throw F37/38 | 2011 | Christchurch, NZL | 41.28 |
