Further Personal Information |
| Higher education |
Law, Physical Education - Kharkiv National Pedagogical University: Ukraine |
General Interest |
| Hobbies |
Playing squash, cycling, skiing, walking. (Athlete, 06 Jun 2018) |
| Memorable sporting achievement |
Winning gold in individual epee at the 2004 World Junior Championships in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. (Athlete, 06 Jun 2018) |
| Famous relatives |
His father Vladimir Sokolov represented the Soviet Union in fencing. (Athlete, 25 Apr 2014) |
Sport Specific Information |
| Why this sport? |
His father Vladimir Sokolov was an elite Soviet fencer, so it was natural for Oleg to get involved in the sport. |
General Interest |
| Most influential person in career |
His father. (Athlete, 25 Apr 2014) |
| Awards and honours |
He holds the title of Master of Sport of International Class. (Athlete, 06 Jun 2018) |
Sport Specific Information |
| When and where did you begin this sport? |
He began fencing at age 10 in Kharkiv, Ukraine. |
International Debut |
| Year |
2002 |
| Competing for |
Ukraine |
Further Personal Information |
| Occupation |
Coach |
| Languages |
Russian, Ukrainian |
General Interest |
| Other information |
RETIREMENT
After the 2019 World Championships in Budapest, Hungary, he retired from the sport as an athlete and switched to a coaching role. (Athlete, 01 Feb 2021)
FROM UKRAINE TO UZBEKISTAN
He began competing for Uzbekistan during the 2013/14 season, having previously represented Ukraine. (Athlete, 25 Apr 2014) |
Further Personal Information |
| Family |
One daughter |
Sport Specific Information |
| Handedness |
Right |
General Interest |
| Hero / Idol |
Russian fencer Pavel Kolobkov, Hungarian fencer Geza Imre. (Athlete, 06 Jun 2018) |
