Perhaps now everyone already knows that Evgeny Shvetsov is a Paralympic. The biography of this athlete is actively discussed at various sports forums. People are interested in learning the answer to the question: “Shvetsov Evgeny - who is this?” Where was born the 2012 Paralympic champion in 800 meters? How did he arrive at this result? In this article we will try to answer these questions.
Childhood
Shvetsov Eugene was born in 1988 in Mordovia. During childbirth, the boy was injured. As a result of damage, his hearing is impaired, and there are also violations of the musculoskeletal system. Doctors suggested Mom Eugene to abandon him in the hospital. After all, the forecasts were disappointing.
But parents did not even think about such an opportunity. For some reason, they had confidence that everything would be fine. A year later, another child was born in the family. And he was born completely healthy. Father from childhood instilled in boys a love of sport. Moreover, he did not differentiate the burden for a healthy and sick child. Initially, his wife was treated in the family with respect and love, but certainly not with pity. It was this approach in education that made the boy a real champion.
Athletics
Shvetsov Eugene entered the Saransk school for deaf children. He studied very successfully. The school periodically held competitions in various sports, and Zhenya took part in them with pleasure. Teachers still remember how Shvetsov won armwrestling absolutely healthy guys. The existing endurance and strength prompted Eugene to the idea of athletics. It seemed to the young man that with such qualities he would certainly achieve success. And the future champion was not mistaken. Thanks to his first successes, the boy received an invitation to the Interregional Center for the Rehabilitation of the Deaf (Leningrad Region).
Start of classes
The first trainers of Shvetsov were Mikhail Alesin and Elena Zatsepina. It was they who invited Zhenya to the Academy of Athletics. The young man trained a lot and did not spare himself. In just twelve months, he was able to prepare for the Russian Championship. And Eugene did not just participate there. Shvetsov won several medals. The athlete won the relay and the 800 meter race. It is worth noting that at that time the young man competed with athletes with hearing impairments. That is, Zhenya spoke with almost healthy people, although he himself had minor disorders of the musculoskeletal system. Experienced trainers warned Shvetsov that such loads would not do him any good. Even for healthy athletes, they are excessive. But Eugene did not stop training. The first victories motivated the athlete, and he wanted to win even more awards.
Triumph
A year later, Shvetsov Eugene repeated his success at the Russian Championship. And then he went to Europe. There, the athlete immediately won 3 gold, having received an invitation to the 2012 Paralympics. In London, his triumph took place. Shvetsov won 3 gold medals, becoming the most titled athlete. Almost no one has won so many awards in one season.
Popularity
Thanks to the victories at the Paralympics, Shvetsov Eugene became famous throughout the world. At the Russian airport, the champion was greeted with special warmth. In honor of the victories of Eugene, the Paralympic Committee established the "Return to Life" award. Shvetsov became its first owner. The athlete proved to everyone that, despite the health restrictions, you can win and be strong. By his example, Eugene inspired the exploits of thousands of people with physical disabilities. They believed that they could do a lot. The main thing is not to spare yourself and do what you like.
Personal life
Currently, Yevgeny Shvetsov is in the center of attention of journalists. They asked the champion many times about who is his soulmate. But the athlete has no desire to discuss this topic. Eugene believes that anyone has the right not to talk about his family secrets and personal life. Shvetsov never participated in any high-profile scandals. Despite major fees and victories, the young man is rather modest and does not share details of his personal life with reporters. Eugene discusses only professional success. In communication, the athlete is pleasant and simple. Despite the achievements, there is no pathos in him. Shvetsov was not at all puffed up and considers himself a simple person.
