Career
1950 won 800 meter run in oblast spartakiada of “Shakhtar” Society and became Ukrainia Champion. 1951 USSR Champion; 1954 European Champion. 1953, 1954 and 1958 established World 800 meter records.
Until January 1960 held World, European and USSR 800 meter records. At 1960 USSR Championship placed 2nd in 800 meter run.