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Biography
Impairment information
Origin of Impairment
Congenital
Classification
S10, SB9, SM10
Further personal information
Languages
English, Estonian
Sport specific information
When and where did you begin this sport?
He began the sport at age 12 in Tallinn, Estonia.
Why this sport?
He found the sport enjoyable. "The pool was the only place where I could feel free. I only have no limitation in the water."
Club / Team
SK Meduus: Tallinn, EST
International debut
Year
2002
Competing for
Estonia
Tournament
World Championships
Location
Mar del Plata, ARG
General interest
Injuries
In 2006 he had a broken ribs and was out of the swimming pool for seven months. (ekspress.delfi.ee, 27 Aug 2012)
He was involved in a motorcycle accident when he was in 11th grade, and sustained a fractured knee. (ekspress.delfi.ee, 27 Aug 2012)
He was involved in a motorcycle accident when he was in 11th grade, and sustained a fractured knee. (ekspress.delfi.ee, 27 Aug 2012)
Sporting philosophy / motto
"Just do it!" (Athlete, 30 Nov 2017)
Awards and honours
In 2016 he was named Athlete of the Year by the Estonian Paralympic Committee for the eighth time. (sport.postimees.ee, 25 Nov 2016)
Other sports
He has represented Estonia in Para Nordic skiing. (paralympic.org, 09 Dec 2016)
Impairment
He has an impaired right foot. "I have a congenital impairment to my foot, one sized 46 and the other sized 35. My right foot has no heel and toe. At about five or six, I had my first surgery in Finland. With the help of a special device, my bones in both thighs and legs were extended by 11 centimetres. As a child, the length difference was not so big, I was able to play with others, I did sports." (ekspress.delfi.ee, 27 Aug 2012)
Results
| Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's 50 m Freestyle S10 | Heats | 14 | ||
| Men's 400 m Freestyle S10 | Heats | 18 | ||
| Men's 100 m Freestyle S10 | Heats | 18 |
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's 50 m Freestyle S10 | Heat 1 | 5 | ||
| Men's 100 m Backstroke S10 | Final Round | 2 | ||
| Men's 100 m Backstroke S10 | Heat 2 | 1 |
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's 100 m Backstroke S10 | Final Round | 3 | ||
| Men's 100 m Backstroke S10 | Heat 1 | 2 |
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's 100 m Backstroke S10 | Heats | 6 | ||
| Men's 100 m Backstroke S10 | Final Round | 4 | ||
| Men's 100 m Breaststroke SB9 | Heats | 9999 | ||
| Men's 100 m Butterfly S10 | Heats | 17 | ||
| Men's 100 m Freestyle S10 | Heats | 20 | ||
| Men's 50 m Freestyle S10 | Heats | 17 |
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's 100 m Backstroke S10 | Final Round | 8 | ||
| Men's 100 m Backstroke S10 | Heat 3 | 4 |
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's 50 m Freestyle S10 | Heat 1 | 2012-08-31 | 6 | |
| Men's 100 m Backstroke S10 | Heat 3 | 2012-09-04 | 2 | |
| Men's 100 m Backstroke S10 | Final Round | 2012-09-04 | 4 |
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's 100 m Backstroke S10 | Heat 1 | 2013-08-17 | 1 | |
| Men's 100 m Backstroke S10 | Final 1 | 2013-08-17 | 3 |
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's 50 m Freestyle S10 | Heat 2 | 2015-07-13 | 13 | |
| Men's 100 m Backstroke S10 | Heat 1 | 2015-07-16 | 6 | |
| Men's 100 m Backstroke S10 | Final 1 | 2015-07-16 | 4 |
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's 50 m Freestyle S10 | Heat 2 | 2016-09-09 | 5 | |
| Men's 100 m Backstroke S10 | Heat 2 | 2016-09-10 | 5 |
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's 50 m Freestyle S10 | Final 1 | 2017-12-02 | 7 | |
| Men's 100 m Backstroke S10 | Final 1 | 2017-12-02 | 2 |