Biography
Started: He began training for athletics at age 16 in Kremenchuk, Ukraine. (Athlete, 24 Aug 2015)
Reason: Coach Oleksandr Kiselyov encouraged him to try the sport and he enjoyed it. (kremen.tv, 05 Nov 2015; Athlete, 22 Oct 2015)
Ambition: To compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (suspilne.media, 14 Jul 2023)
Awards: He was named as one of the three best Para athletes of the year for 2023 in the Cherkasy region of Ukraine. (ck-oda.gov.ua, 28 Dec 2023)
In recognition of his achievements at the 2016 and 2020 Paralympic Games, he received the Orders of Merit [third and second class] of Ukraine. (president.gov.ua, 16 Sep 2021, 04 Oct 2016)
He was flag bearer for Ukraine at the opening ceremony of the 2018 European Championships in Berlin, Germany. (IPC, 20 Aug 2018)
He has received the title of Honoured Master of Sport in Ukraine. (mms.gov.ua, 28 Dec 2022)
Additional Info: OTHER STUDIES
He has studied physical education and rehabilitation at Cherkasy National University in Ukraine. (Facebook profile, 22 Jan 2024)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateMarch 7, 1993
OccupationAthlete, Coach, Student
EducationLaw - Kremenchuk National University, Ukraine
Languages SpokenRussian, Ukrainian
CoachIvan Kyrdoda [personal], UKR
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 2 | Shot Put - F12 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 16.53 |
| 3 | Shot Put - F12 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 15.94 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 1 | Shot Put - F12 | 2023 | Paris, FRA | 16.73 |
| 1 | Shot Put - F12 | 2019 | Dubai, UAE | 16.69 |
| 1 | Shot Put - F12 | 2015 | Doha, QAT | 16.64 |
| 2 | Shot Put - F12 | 2017 | London, GBR | 15.61 |
| 5 | Men's Discus Throw F12 | 2017 | London, GBR | 41.94 |
| 5 | Men's Discus Throw F12 | 2015 | Doha, QAT | 43.77 |
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