Alexander Chekurov is a blind athlete from Volgograd, Russia who represented his country in swimming at the Paralympic Games. As a child, he enjoyed sports like swimming, soccer, skiing, and chess, but went blind at a young age. Through optimism and training, he became a world champion swimmer, winning medals at the Paralympics and world championships. In addition to swimming, Alexander enjoys music, beekeeping, and his faith.

1. The only blind sportsman of Volgograd
representing Russia at the World Olympic Games
in swimming.

2. THE PATH TO SUCCESS
Alexander Chekurov told us the story of his life. As a child
he enjoyed sports. At the age of 12 he succeeded in
swimming, soccer, skiing and chess. But as he went blind
in his early years, he couldn’t continue playing sports any
longer. Only due to his optimism, he resumed training at
the swimming pool of Volgograd . His coach told him that
he had a great chance to win the Paralympics.

3. ACHIEVMENTS
 A year had passed and Alexander
became a two-time world
champion and won two silver
medals.
 In 2008 he participated in the
Paralympics and took the 3rd place.
 After two years’ pause he resumed
his training and prepared for the
London Olympics, where he took
the 4th place, behind the third by
0.01 of a second.
 And in 2013 Alexander improved
his results in the World
championship in Canada and
climaxed his competitive career by
a gold medal.

4. HOBBIES
Alexander has always been
keen on music. He joined a
musical group that
performed concerts
(including charity
performances) in different
towns of Russia. He is also
the author of several songs.
He also likes listening to audio books.
Beekeeping is an important part of Alexander’s life.
And his greatest passion is faith in Christ!

5. MEMORABLE EVENTS OF LIFE
The main events of Alexander’s life were:
Conversion to God that helped him to keep the family
together. (Alexander has a wonderful wife and five
children).
The beginning of his competitive career.
Building a new house which was designed by
Alexander in his head.

6. PLANS FOR LIFE
Alexander told us that he wants to:
Implant the love of bees for his
wife.
Start a family musical band.
Learn English, as the contests
are held abroad
Win the competitions in 2014.

7. So we have introduced a unique athlete
from our great city of Volgograd!
Prepared by the 10th-grade students of lyceum №1
Helen Kurbatova and Catherine Glushko.
(see photo)