Oleksiy Kasyanov
Ukrainian decathlete and world competitor
Born
August 26th, 1985
40 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Ukraine
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Competed in decathlon events representing Ukraine. Achieved significant success in various competitions, including the 2005 World Championships and the 2009 World Championships in Athletics. Developed a reputation as a strong competitor on the international stage in the decathlon.
Won a bronze medal at the 2005 World Championships
Placed 4th in decathlon at the 2008 Olympic Games
Competed in multiple European Championships
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