Biography
Started: He took up the sport in 2003 in Mariupol, Ukraine. (Athlete, 18 Jul 2014)
Reason: Doctors encouraged him to start swimming for health reasons, and he found that he enjoyed the sport. (Athlete, 13 Aug 2018; fakty.ua, 20 Sep 2016)
Awards: In 2020 he received the title of Honorary Citizen of Mariupol in Ukraine. (mariupolrada.gov.ua, 09 Oct 2020)
He received the Order for Courage [third class] of Ukraine in recognition of his performance at the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. (president.gov.ua, 06 Oct 2016)
He has received the title of Honoured Master of Sport in Ukraine. (mariupolrada.gov.ua, 22 Jan 2020)
Additional Info: LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE
In 2020 he was elected to Mariupol City Council, where he has worked as deputy of the Committee on Industry, Transport, Communications and Roads. (Facebook profile, 11 Aug 2023, 11 Mar 2021; mariupolrada.gov.ua, 10 Mar 2021)
FURTHER EDUCATION
In 2017 he earned a degree in physical education at Berdyansk State Pedagogical University in Ukraine. In 2019 he completed a degree in public administration at Mariupol State University in Ukraine. (mariupolrada.gov.ua, 10 Mar 2021)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateJune 10, 1988
OccupationAthlete, Politician
EducationEconomics - Mariupol State University, Ukraine
Languages SpokenRussian, Ukrainian
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 1 | 4x100m Freestyle Relay - 34 Points | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 3:48.11 |
| 3 | 100m Freestyle - S6 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 1:06.21 |
| 5 | 100m Backstroke - S6 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 1:19.64 |
| 6 | 100m Freestyle - S6 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 1:07.02 |
| 6 | 50m Freestyle - S6 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 31.06 |
| 7 | 100m Freestyle - S7 | 2012 | London, GBR | 1:05.60 |
| 7 | 4x100m Freestyle Relay - 34 Points | 2012 | London, GBR | |
| 9 | 200m Individual Medley - SM7 | 2012 | London, GBR | 2:54.14 |
| 9 | 50m Freestyle - S7 | 2012 | London, GBR | 30.79 |
| 10 | 400m Freestyle - S7 | 2012 | London, GBR | 5:14.14 |
| 12 | 100m Backstroke - S6 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 1:24.41 |
| 12 | 50m Butterfly - S6 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 35.16 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 1 | 100m Freestyle - S5 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 1:08.72 |
| 1 | 4x50m Medley Relay - 20 Points | 2013 | Montreal, QC, CAN | 2:39.75 |
| 2 | 100m Freestyle - S6 | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 1:07.81 |
| 3 | 4x50m Freestyle Relay - 20 Points | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 2:25.93 |
| 3 | 100m Freestyle - S6 | 2019 | London, GBR | 1:06.51 |
| 3 | 4x100m Medley Relay - 34 Points | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 4:18.25 |
| 3 | 50m Freestyle - S6 | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 32.10 |
| 3 | 200m Individual Medley - SM7 | 2013 | Montreal, QC, CAN | 2:52.79 |
| 3 | 4x100m Medley Relay - 34 Points | 2010 | Eindhoven, NED | 4:19.22 |
| 4 | 4x100m Freestyle Relay - 34 Points | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 3:56.41 |
| 4 | 100m Backstroke - S7 | 2010 | Eindhoven, NED | 1:13.97 |
| 5 | 50m Freestyle - S5 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 32.23 |
| 5 | 50m Freestyle - S6 | 2019 | London, GBR | 31.37 |
| 6 | 50m Freestyle - S7 | 2010 | Eindhoven, NED | 29.64 |
| 7 | 100m Freestyle - S7 | 2010 | Eindhoven, NED | 1:04.87 |
| 8 | 50m Butterfly - S7 | 2013 | Montreal, QC, CAN | 33.94 |
| 8 | 50m Butterfly - S7 | 2010 | Eindhoven, NED | 36.62 |
| 10 | 100m Freestyle - S7 | 2013 | Montreal, QC, CAN | 1:10.31 |
| 11 | 100m Breaststroke - SB5 | 2019 | London, GBR | 1:53.31 |
| 11 | 400m Freestyle - S6 | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 5:57.33 |
| 11 | 50m Freestyle - S7 | 2013 | Montreal, QC, CAN | 30.95 |
| 13 | 100m Breaststroke - SB6 | 2010 | Eindhoven, NED | 1:43.84 |
| Para Swimming European Open Championships | ||||
| 1 | 100m Freestyle - S5 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 1:08.31 |
| 1 | 50m Butterfly - S5 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 36.14 |
| 1 | 50m Freestyle - S5 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 32.08 |
| 3 | 200m Freestyle - S5 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 2:32.87 |
| 3 | 4x50m Freestyle Relay - 20 Points | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 2:31.05 |
| 5 | 50m Backstroke - S5 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 42.25 |
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