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Biography
Impairment information
Origin of Impairment
Congenital
Classification
LW8
Further personal information
Family
Wife Kseniya, son Miron [2019]
Residence
St. Petersburg, RUS
Languages
Russian
Higher education
Coaching, Physical Education - Moscow State Academy of Physical Education: Malakhovka, RUS
Sport specific information
When and where did you begin this sport?
He began Para cross-country skiing at age 15 in Mirnyy, Russian Federation.
Why this sport?
He was encouraged by his parents, who are former skiers. His father was also a skiing coach.
Club / Team
Vodnik: Arkhangelsk, RUS
Name of coach
Irina Gromova [national], RUS; Irina Kodlozerova [mother, personal], RUS
General interest
Nicknames
Vanya (mirny.ru, 22 Mar 2012)
Hobbies
Hunting, fishing, listening to music, watching movies, football. (Athlete, 25 Dec 2020)
Memorable sporting achievement
Finishing fifth in the 12.5km individual biathlon event at the 2014 Paralympic Winter Games in Sochi. (Athlete, 25 Dec 2020)
Most influential person in career
His father Sergey Kodlozerov. (Athlete, 10 Dec 2017)
Hero / Idol
French biathlete Martin Fourcade. (Athlete, 10 Dec 2017)
Awards and honours
He holds the title of Master of Sport of International Class in the Russian Federation. (Athlete, 25 Dec 2020; minsport.gov.ru, 29 May 2020)
Other sports
He competes in Para biathlon and Para cross-country skiing internationally. (Athlete, 10 Dec 2017)
Famous relatives
His father Sergey and his mother Irina are former cross-country skiers. His grandfather was Russian athletics champion in the 800m. (mirny.ru, 22 Mar 2012)
Ambitions
To win medals at the world championships, and to claim gold at the Paralympic Winter Games. (Athlete, 25 Dec 2020)
Impairment
He was born without bones in his right hand, and one of the bones on the large finger of his left hand. He also had troubles with his heart, head, spine, and intestines at birth, which meant doctors initially feared he would not live beyond a year. (rezeptsport.ru, 13 Dec 2012)
Results
| Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's Sprint - Classic Standing | Final | 2013-02-25 | 8 | |
| Men's Short Distance Standing | Final | 2013-02-28 | 4 | |
| Men's Middle Distance Standing | Final | 2013-03-01 | 5 | |
| Men's Long Distance Standing | Final | 2013-03-03 | 8 |
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's 7.5 km Standing | Final Round | 2014-03-08 | 9 | |
| Men's 12.5 km Standing | Final Round | 2014-03-11 | 5 | |
| Men's 1 km Sprint Standing | Qualification | 2014-03-12 | 13 | |
| Men's 15 km Standing | Final Round | 2014-03-14 | 8 |
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's Short Distance Standing | Race 1 | 2015-01-24 | 8 | |
| Men's Middle Distance Standing | Race 1 | 2015-01-27 | 10 | |
| Men's Sprint - Classic Standing | Race 1 | 2015-01-28 | 5 | |
| Men's Long Distance Standing | Race 1 | 2015-01-30 | 5 | |
| Men's Middle Distance - Classic Standing | Race 1 | 2015-01-31 | 9 |