Background
He was born in Berdychiv, Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic, and was affiliated with the VSS Avangard in Berdychiv.
He was born in Berdychiv, Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic, and was affiliated with the VSS Avangard in Berdychiv.
He received a Doctor of Philosophy degree in 1979 and Doctor of Science degree in 2007.
He won bronze medals at the 1968 European Junior Championships and the 1971 European Championships, and finished eighth in the high jump final at the 1972 Olympic Games. He became Soviet high jump champion in 1971, rivalling with Sergey Budalov and Kestutis Šapka. His personal best jump was 2.23 metres, achieved in 1971.
