Born March 15, 1974 in g. Voronezh. Height 172 cm. Weight 73 kg.
Higher education. He graduated from Voronezh State Institute of Physical Culture.
Type of sport - diving.
First coach - T. Starodubtseva.
In favor of the Sports Club of the Ministry of Defense (UK MoD). In the national team team since 1991. Trainer - T. Starodubtseva.
. In 1993, 1995, 1997, 1999, at the European Championships won 1 st place in jumping from the tower.
. In 1994 at the World Cup won 1 st place in jumping from the tower.
. In 1996 at the Olympic Games in Atlanta (USA) won 1 st place in jumping from the tower.
. In 1998 at the World Cup won 1 st place in jumping from the tower and jumping.
. In 2000 at the European Championships won 1 st place in jumping from the tower, jumping and synchronous jumping from the tower, 2-nd place - in synchronous jumping.
. In 2000 at the Olympic Games in Sydney (Australia) won the gold (23 September - in synchronous jumping from the tower), . silver (28 September - in synchronous jumping) and 2 bronze (26 September - in ski jumping and 30 September - jumping from the tower) medals at competitions in diving among men.,
. Hobbies - music, football, cars.
. Lives in g
. Nakhabino Moscow region.