Biography
Started: He began training in 1998 in Sloviansk, Ukraine. (Athlete, 21 Aug 2019)
Awards: In recognition of his silver medal 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 the Order of Merit [third and second class, respectively] in Ukraine in recognition of his performances at the Paralympic Games in 2012 and 2016. (president.gov.ua, 04 Oct 2016, 17 Sep 2012)
He was decorated with the Order for Courage [second and first class, respectively] in recognition of his achievements at the Paralympic Games in 2004 and 2008. (swim.dn.ua, 2014)
In 2004 he received the title of Honoured Master of Sport in Ukraine. (mms.gov.ua, 28 Dec 2022; swim.dn.ua, 01 Sep 2018)
Additional Info: FURTHER EDUCATION
He graduated in physical education from Kharkiv State Academy of Physical Education in Ukraine. (Athlete, 21 Aug 2019)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateMarch 31, 1989
Place of ResidenceDONETSK
OccupationAthlete
EducationPhysical Education - Donbass State Pedagogical University, Sloviansk, UKR
Languages SpokenRussian, Ukrainian
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 1 | 100m Backstroke - S12 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 59.77 |
| 1 | 4x100m Freestyle Relay - 49 Points | 2004 | Athens, GRE | 3:45.97 |
| 1 | Men's 4 x 100m Medley Relay 49 Points | 2004 | Athens, GRE | 4:13.65 |
| 2 | 100m Backstroke - S12 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 1:00.71 |
| 2 | 100m Backstroke - S12 | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | 1:00.31 |
| 2 | 100m Freestyle - S12 | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | 53.81 |
| 2 | 100m Backstroke - S12 | 2004 | Athens, GRE | 1:04.01 |
| 3 | 100m Backstroke - S12 | 2012 | London, GBR | 1:01.55 |
| 3 | Men's 400m Freestyle S12 | 2012 | London, GBR | 4:17.12 |
| 3 | 100m Breaststroke - SB12 | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | 1:09.83 |
| 3 | Men's 200m Individual Medley SM12 | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | 2:14.05 |
| 3 | Men's 400m Freestyle S12 | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | 4:19.46 |
| 3 | Men's 50m Freestyle S12 | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | 24.98 |
| 4 | Men's 100m Freestyle S13 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 53.64 |
| 4 | 100m Breaststroke - SB12 | 2012 | London, GBR | 1:10.75 |
| 4 | Men's 200m Individual Medley SM12 | 2012 | London, GBR | 2:15.30 |
| 4 | 100m Butterfly - S12 | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | 1:00.72 |
| 4 | 100m Breaststroke - SB12 | 2004 | Athens, GRE | 1:14.03 |
| 4 | Men's 200m Individual Medley SM12 | 2004 | Athens, GRE | 2:20.10 |
| 5 | 100m Breaststroke - SB12 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 1:11.24 |
| 5 | 100m Breaststroke - SB12 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 1:10.55 |
| 5 | Men's 400m Freestyle S12 | 2004 | Athens, GRE | 4:34.71 |
| 7 | 200m Individual Medley - SM13 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 2:16.47 |
| 7 | Men's 50m Freestyle S12 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 25.00 |
| 7 | 100m Freestyle - S12 | 2012 | London, GBR | 1:00.25 |
| 9 | Men's 50m Freestyle S12 | 2012 | London, GBR | 25.58 |
| 12 | 100m Butterfly - S12 | 2012 | London, GBR | 1:04.29 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 1 | 4x100m Freestyle Relay - 49 Points | 2019 | London, GBR | 3:51.85 |
| 1 | 4x100m Freestyle Relay - 49 Points | 2006 | Durban, RSA | 3:48.16 |
| 1 | Men's 4 x 100m Medley Relay 49 Points | 2006 | Durban, RSA | 4:07.14 |
| 2 | 100m Backstroke - S12 | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 1:01.28 |
| 2 | Men's 200m Individual Medley SM12 | 2006 | Durban, RSA | 2:16.75 |
| 2 | Men's 400m Freestyle S12 | 2006 | Durban, RSA | 4:23.94 |
| 3 | 100m Backstroke - S12 | 2013 | Montreal, QC, CAN | 1:01.61 |
| 3 | Men's 200m Individual Medley SM12 | 2013 | Montreal, QC, CAN | 2:14.79 |
| 4 | 100m Backstroke - S13 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 1:01.96 |
| 4 | Men's 400m Freestyle S12 | 2013 | Montreal, QC, CAN | 4:24.15 |
| 4 | 100m Backstroke - S12 | 2006 | Durban, RSA | 1:04.84 |
| 4 | 100m Breaststroke - SB12 | 2006 | Durban, RSA | 1:14.05 |
| 4 | 100m Freestyle - S12 | 2006 | Durban, RSA | 56.73 |
| 4 | Men's 50m Freestyle S12 | 2006 | Durban, RSA | 25.37 |
| 5 | 100m Backstroke - S12 | 2019 | London, GBR | 1:02.22 |
| 5 | 100m Freestyle - S12 | 2019 | London, GBR | 53.84 |
| 5 | 100m Breaststroke - SB12 | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 1:11.50 |
| 5 | 100m Breaststroke - SB12 | 2013 | Montreal, QC, CAN | 1:11.65 |
| 6 | 100m Breaststroke - SB12 | 2019 | London, GBR | 1:09.31 |
| 6 | Men's 50m Freestyle S12 | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 24.84 |
| 8 | Men's 100m Freestyle S13 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 55.64 |
| 9 | 200m Individual Medley - SM13 | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 2:19.86 |
| 9 | 100m Freestyle - S12 | 2013 | Montreal, QC, CAN | 56.24 |
| 10 | Men's 100m Freestyle S13 | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 54.80 |
| Para Swimming European Open Championships | ||||
| 7 | 100m Backstroke - S13 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 1:03.50 |
| 8 | Men's 100m Freestyle S13 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 56.10 |
| 16 | 50m Freestyle - S13 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 26.01 |
