Biography
Started: He took up the sport at age nine in Lviv, Ukraine. (Athlete, 19 Jul 2015)
Reason: His grandfather suggested he try the sport. "I never had any desire to stop swimming because of illness [his vision impairment]. I was not prepared to let 10 years of my life all be for nothing. For me, this was simply an obstacle that I needed to overcome." (Athlete, 19 Jul 2015; umoloda.kiev.ua, 27 Dec 2016)
Awards: In recognition of the silver medal he won at the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo, he received the Medal for Labour and Victory in Ukraine. (zakon.rada.gov.ua, 16 Sep 2021)
He received Orders of Merit in Ukraine in recognition of his performances at the Paralympic Games in 2008, 2012 and 2016. (umoloda.kiev.ua, 27 Dec 2016; president.gov.ua, 04 Oct 2016)
He has received the title of Honoured Master of Sport in Ukraine. (mms.gov.ua, 28 Dec 2022)
Additional Info: FURTHER EDUCATION
He graduated in finance from the Dnipro State Financial Academy in Ukraine. (Athlete, 22 Aug 2019)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateOctober 8, 1987
Place of ResidenceKYIV
OccupationAthlete
EducationCoaching - National University of Ukraine on Physical Education and Sport, Kyiv, UKR
Languages SpokenRussian, Ukrainian
CoachViktor Turchyn [personal], UKR; Liudmyla Slivinska [personal], UKR
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 1 | 100m Breaststroke - SB13 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 1:04.94 |
| 1 | 100m Breaststroke - SB13 | 2012 | London, GBR | 1:04.30 |
| 1 | 100m Breaststroke - SB13 | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | 1:04.63 |
| 1 | 200m Individual Medley - SM13 | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | 2:13.84 |
| 1 | 50m Freestyle - S13 | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | 23.75 |
| 2 | 100m Breaststroke - SB12 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 1:05.62 |
| 2 | 100m Backstroke - S13 | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | 1:02.93 |
| 2 | Men's 100m Freestyle S13 | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | 54.11 |
| 3 | 50m Freestyle - S13 | 2012 | London, GBR | 24.09 |
| 5 | 50m Freestyle - S13 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 24.42 |
| 5 | 100m Butterfly - S13 | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | 1:01.54 |
| 6 | 100m Backstroke - S13 | 2012 | London, GBR | 1:04.77 |
| 6 | 400m Freestyle - S13 | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | 4:27.66 |
| 7 | 200m Individual Medley - SM13 | 2012 | London, GBR | 2:17.29 |
| 9 | Men's 100m Freestyle S13 | 2012 | London, GBR | 54.63 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 1 | 4 x 100m Medley Relay 49 Points | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 4:25.78 |
| 1 | 100m Breaststroke - SB12 | 2019 | London, GBR | 1:04.62 |
| 1 | 100m Breaststroke - SB12 | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 1:05.25 |
| 1 | 100m Breaststroke - SB13 | 2013 | Montreal, QC, CAN | 1:03.58 |
| 1 | 100m Breaststroke - SB13 | 2010 | Eindhoven, NED | 1:05.86 |
| 2 | 100m Breaststroke - SB12 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 1:08.35 |
| 2 | 100m Breaststroke - SB12 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 1:07.92 |
| 2 | Men's 4 x 100m Medley Relay 49 Points | 2010 | Eindhoven, NED | 4:05.51 |
| 2 | 50m Freestyle - S13 | 2010 | Eindhoven, NED | 24.42 |
| 3 | 50m Freestyle - S13 | 2013 | Montreal, QC, CAN | 24.23 |
| 3 | 200m Individual Medley - SM13 | 2010 | Eindhoven, NED | 2:15.90 |
| 4 | Men's 50m Freestyle S12 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 24.70 |
| 4 | Men's 50m Freestyle S12 | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 24.48 |
| 5 | Men's 100m Freestyle S13 | 2013 | Montreal, QC, CAN | 54.43 |
| 5 | Men's 100m Freestyle S13 | 2010 | Eindhoven, NED | 55.04 |
| 10 | 100m Backstroke - S13 | 2010 | Eindhoven, NED | 1:09.66 |
| 11 | Men's 50m Freestyle S12 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 29.91 |
| DNS | 4x100m Freestyle Relay - 49 Points | 2010 | Eindhoven, NED | DNS |
| Para Swimming European Open Championships | ||||
| 2 | 100m Breaststroke - SB12 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 1:08.17 |
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