Ukrainian biathlete
His club is Dynamo.
Participated in 12 World Championships during his career.
Married to former biathlete and teammate Oksana Khvostenko.
Made his World Cup debut on 8 December 1994.
Best overall finish is 22 in the 2000-2001 season.
Announced his retirement after the Vancouver Olympics in 2010 due to a hip injury.
Has 2 individual podiums.
Participated in four winter Olympic Games in 1998, 2002, 2006 and 2010.
Came 3rd twice in the pursuit in 1999-2000 and in the mass start in 2001-2002.
Is a former biathlete.