Aleksey Nikolaevich Sokirskiy (Russian: Алексей Николаевич Сокирский, born March 16, 1985) is a Ukrainian (until 2015) and Russian hammer thrower. His personal best is 76.96, achieved 19 June 2011 in Stockholm.[1] He became a Russian citizen in 2015.[citation needed]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 16, 1985 Horlivka, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union |
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) |
| Weight | 108 kg (238 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Ukraine (until 2015) Russia (since 2015) |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | Hammer throw |
| Updated on 14 August 2012 | |
Competition record
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing Ukraine | |||||
| 2007 | European U23 Championships | Debrecen, Hungary | 6th | 70.63 m | |
| 2009 | Universiade | Belgrade, Serbia | 3rd | 73.73 m | |
| World Championships | Berlin, Germany | 22nd (q) | 72.56 m | ||
| 2010 | European Championships | Barcelona, Spain | 6th | 76.62 m | |
| 2011 | World Championships | Daegu, South Korea | 17th (q) | 73.81 m | |
| Competing as an Authorised Neutral Athlete | |||||
| 2017 | World Championships | London, United Kingdom | 5th | 77.50 m | |
| 2018 | European Championships | Berlin, Germany | 14th (q) | 72.97 m | |
