Oleksander Zhyrnyi (born 25 February 1987) is a Russian (until 2014 and since 2018) and Ukrainian (2014–2018) biathlete.

Oleksander Zhyrnyi
Full nameOleksander Zhyrnyi
Born (1987-02-25) 25 February 1987 (age 37)
Ufa, Russian SFSR
Height180 cm (5 ft 11 in)
World Cup career
SeasonsRussia (until 2014 and since 2018)
Ukraine (2014–2018)
Medal record
Men's biathlon
Representing  Russia
European Championships (U21)
Bronze medal – third place 2012 Osrblie Relay
Bronze medal – third place 2017 Duszniki-Zdrój 2x6 + 2x7.5 km Relay

Career

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He wasn't very successful in Russian team, so he moved to Ukraine in 2014.[1] He made his World Cup debut at the 2014–15 in Östersund, Sweden, on 6 December 2014. After that he became a regular member of Ukrainian team.[2]

He moved back to Russia in the summer of 2018.[citation needed]

Performances

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Level Year Event IN SP PU MS RL MRL
EBCH (RUS) 2012   Osrblie, Slovakia 13 3
EBCH (UKR) 2015   Otepää, Estonia 32 34
BWCH (UKR) 2015   Kontiolahti, Finland 48 44 9
Notes
  • (RUS) – as a representer of Russia
  • (UKR) – as a representer of Ukraine

World Cup

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Positions

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Season Individual Sprint Pursuit Mass starts Total
2014–15 59 79 72 78

References

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  1. ^ "Oleksander Zhyrnyi: I wanted to try myself at the top level not to be sorry after". Biathlon.com.ua.
  2. ^ "Oleksander Zhyrnyi: The result is very optimistic". Biathlon.com.ua.
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