Anton Prokhorov

Anton Yuryevich Prokhorov (Russian: Антон Юрьевич Прохоров; born 6 May 1992) is a Russian para-athlete who specializes in sprints. He is a one-time Paralympic champion.

Anton Prokhorov
Personal information
NationalityRussian
Born (1992-05-06) 6 May 1992
v. Zyryanka, Ishim district, Tyumen Oblast, Russia
Sport
SportParalympic athletics
Disability classT42
Event(s)Sprints
ClubTyumen Regional Centre of Sports Preparation
Turned pro2009[1]
Coached byOleg Skamorovsky

Career

Born 5 May 1992 in the village of Zyryanka, Ishim district, Tyumen Oblast, Prokhorov lost his left hand in an accident at the age of 10.[2] Before shifting to athletics, Prokhorov practiced futsal since 2002. He started practicing athletics seriously in 2009, when his personal coach became Oleg Skomorovsky.[3]

Prokhorov represented Russian Paralympic Committee athletes at the 2020 Summer Paralympics in the 100 m T63 event where he won a gold medal with a world record time of 12.04.[2][4][5]

Personal life

He has a son, Oscar, with his wife Anisa. He is a Master of Sport of International Class.[2]

References

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