1. Famous Sportsmen from Komi
Alexander Suhorukov
"Faster, Higher, Stronger“
by Pierre de Coubertin

2. Alexander Sukhorukov –
the most famous sportsman
from Ukhta
He was born on the 22nd of
February in 1988 in Ukhta, Komi
and learnt to swim when he was 1
year old because his mother was a
swimming coach in the city
swimming pool. Sasha won his first
competition when he was 5, but he
decided to become professional
swimmer only in the 7th form.

3. Champion’s Coaches:
Sergey Tarasov (St. Petesburg)
Sergey Fedorov,
the first coach (Ukhta)
“We are very pleased that in our life we met Sergei
Fedorov. Only thanks to him Sasha reached results.”
by Svetlana Sukhorukova,
Alexander’s mother

4. Achievements
.
Europe
2010 Budapest
2008 Eindhoven
4×200 m freestyle
4×200 m freestyle
World
2009
2009
2013
2008
2010
4×100m freestyle
4×200m freestyle
4×200 m freestyle
4×100 m medley
4×200 m freestyle
Olympic
Games
Rome
Rome
Barcelona
Manchester
Dubai
2008 Beijing
4×200 m freestyle

5. Facts File
Was born – weight 4400 g,
height 59cm
Age – 25
Weight – 87 kg
Height – 197 cm
Hobbies – cars and computers
Favourite dish - stake
Favourite actress – Angelina Jolie
Favourite film - The Boondock Saints

6. Steps to success
1993 – 5, took part in the first swimming
competition
2000 – 12, entered in Sport School 2, Ukhta
2004 - 16 , became the member of National
Swimming Team
2006 - 18, took part in European
Championships
2008 – 20, won the silver Olympic medal
2009 – 21, entered in Ukhta State University
2013 – 25, won gold medal ,
Summer Universiade in Kazan

7. Alexander, we are proud of
YOU!
The most important thing in the
Olympic Games is not to win but to
take part, just as the most important
thing in life is not the triumph but the
struggle, but we wish you to become
the OLYMIC CHAMPION!
Aksenov Aleksander