Background
Sizonenko was born in the city of Zaporizhia, Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic.
Sizonenko was born in the city of Zaporizhia, Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic.
Sizonenko was said to have grown since this measurement was taken, although age reduced his standing height considerably. Because of his enormous growth, his mobility was increasingly impaired. Sizonenko played professionally for Spartak Leningrad (1976–1978) and for Stroitel Kuybyshev (1979–1986).
Sizonenko was also a member of the Soviet national team and appeared on its behalf for 12 games.