5’11”
16
Ramsey, MN
Enlightium Academy (High School Student)
Classification: S10, SM10, SB9
• Began swimming at age 7 when a family friend invited him to join a summer league team
• Was born in Kirovohrad, Ukraine, and moved to the United States at age 2 before settling in Minnesota at age 8
• Overcame balance challenges and the absence of stomach muscles through swimming
• Broke 30 seconds in the 50 free at age 8, celebrating with his brother Robin through a family tradition of passing a rubber chicken between them based on who had the faster time
• Draws inspiration from Paralympic legend Jessica Long, Olympic champion Michael Phelps, his parents and coach Jeff Rodriguez
• Away from the pool, enjoys video games, traveling, biking, exploring new places, and watching Big Brother and Survivor
• Loves Star Wars and lists the Bible among his favorite books
• Music playlist includes Lecrae and Morgan Wallen
• Owns a ball python named Noodles and has undergone 20 surgeries
• Family includes four siblings through adoption and foster care: Dre (24), Robin (16), Ryan (11), and Hannah (8)
• Goals include competing at the Paralympic Games, giving his best effort every race, and earning a spot on a Division I swim team
Most Recent:
• 2025 – Silver – 200 IM SM10 – Men; Silver – 400 Freestyle S10 – Men; 6th – 50 Freestyle S10 – Men; 5th – 100 Butterfly S10 – Men; 10th – 100 Freestyle S10 – Men; 6th – 4x100 Medley Relay 34 Points – Mixed
Years of Participation:
• 2025 – 200 IM SM10 – Men; 400 Freestyle S10 – Men; 50 Freestyle S10 – Men; 100 Butterfly S10 – Men; 100 Freestyle S10 – Men; 4x100 Medley Relay 34 Points – Mixed
Medals: 2 (0 gold, 2 silver, 0 bronze)
• Silver – 2025 (200 IM SM10 – Men; 400 Freestyle S10 – Men)
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