In 2016 he underwent knee surgery and was out of action for half a year. Following a period of rehabilitation, he began training again in April 2017. (niknews.mk.ua, 19 May 2017; isport.ua, 11 Apr 2017)
Memorable sporting achievement
Winning the overall aerials title for the 2015/16 World Cup season. (winter.sport.ua, 16 Mar 2016)
Famous relatives
His partner Alexandra Orlova has represented the Russian Federation in freestyle skiing. She placed 20th in aerials at the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi. His father used to play football professionally. (SportsDeskOnline, 22 Nov 2017; sport-express.ua, 18 Mar 2015)
Why this sport?
He loves the risk and excitement of freestyle skiing.
Hero / Idol
Ukranian pole vaulter Sergei Bubka. (Athlete, 08 Feb 2014)
Ambitions
To compete at the 2018 Olympic Winter Games in Pyeongchang. (niknews.mk.ua, 19 May 2017)
Awards and honours
He holds the title of Master of Sport of International Class in Ukraine. (dsmsu.gov.ua, 13 May 2017)
Name of coach
Yury Kobelnyk, UKR; Maksym Neskoromny, UKR
When and where did you begin this sport?
He took up the sport in 2002 in Mykolayiv, Ukraine.
