Career
In the 4 × 100 m medley relay he swam only in the preliminary round, whereas his team was disqualified in the 4 × 200 m freestyle relay. He graduated from the Lesgaft University of Physical Education in Saint St. Petersburg, where he was coached by Gennadi Touretski. In 1994 he moved to Germany where he works as a swimming coach.
They have a son, Maxim, born ca.