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
Medal record
Para-athletics
Representing  RPC
Paralympic Games
Gold medal – first place 2020 Tokyo 100 m T63
Representing  Russia
World Championships
Silver medal – second place 2015 Doha 100 m T42
Silver medal – second place 2015 Doha 200 m T42
Bronze medal – third place 2015 Doha 4×100 m T42-47
European Championships
Gold medal – first place 2014 Swansea 200 m T42
Silver medal – second place 2016 Grosseto 100 m T42
Silver medal – second place 2016 Grosseto 4×100 m T42-47
Silver medal – second place 2021 Bydgoszcz 100 m T63
Bronze medal – third place 2014 Swansea 100 m T42
Bronze medal – third place 2016 Grosseto 200 m T42

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
  1. Антон Прохоров: «В Катаре надо обновить свои рекорды»
  2. "Anton Prokhorov". olympics.com. Archived from the original on 31 August 2021. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
  3. Тюменский паралимпиец Антон Прохоров: «Внутри - пустота, но мы продолжаем тренироваться»
  4. "Russian runner Anton Prokhorov wins 2020 Tokyo Paralympics gold in men's 100m sprint run". tass.com. 30 August 2021. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
  5. "Anton Prokhorov". paralympic.org. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
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