Personal Information
Family One child [2022]
Residence Kyiv, UKR
Occupation Athlete
Languages Russian, Ukrainian
Higher education Coaching - National University of Ukraine on Physical Education and Sport: Kyiv, UKR
License number 22101991002
Club
Sport Specific Information
When and where did you begin this sport? She began fencing in 2005 in Kyiv, Ukraine.
Why this sport? Her mother introduced her to the sport.
Club / Team Kyiv School of Supreme Sports Skill: Ukraine
Name of coach Bogdan Nikishin [national], UKR; Mykhailo Podolsky [personal], UKR
Handedness Right
General Interest
Hobbies Walking her dogs, spending time with friends, going to the cinema, travel. (Athlete, 09 Jun 2019)
Memorable sporting achievement Winning gold in team epee at the 2016 World Cup event in Suzhou, People's Republic of China. (Athlete, 09 Jun 2019)
Hero / Idol Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt, French fencer Maureen Nisima. (Athlete, 03 Mar 2016)
Awards and honours In 2023 she received the Order of Princess Olga [third class] in Ukraine. (nffu.org.ua, 09 Sep 2023)
She has received the title of Master of Sport of International Class in Ukraine. (mms.gov.ua, 01 Jun 2023)
Milestones She became the first epee fencer representing Ukraine to win a gold medal at the European Games when she claimed victory in the individual event at the 2023 Games in Poland. (SportsDeskOnline, 03 Jul 2024; ua.tribuna.com, 27 Jun 2023)
Ambitions To win medals at the world championships and the Olympic Games. (Athlete, 09 Jun 2019)
Other information HERITAGE
Her father is from Uganda and her mother is from Ukraine. The pair met at a student party in Kyiv, Ukraine. (kp.ua, 05 May 2014)
