Facebook
Instagram
Twitter
Youtube
TikTok
Biography
Impairment information
Type of Impairment
Limb deficiency
Origin of Impairment
Acquired
Classification
LW6
Further personal information
Family
Husband Nikolay Bauman, daughter Zlata
Other names
Yuliya Batenkova
Residence
Kiev, UKR
Occupation
Athlete
Languages
Russian, Ukrainian
Higher education
Law - Open International University of Human Development Ukraine: Lutsk, UKR
Sport specific information
When and where did you begin this sport?
She began skiing in 2003 in Kovel, Ukraine.
Why this sport?
She went to a gym where she met coach Valery Druzhinovich. He told her about Paralympic sports and suggested she try athletics. Several years later she took up skiing.
Name of coach
Vasyl Mukshyn, UKR; Valery Kazakov, UKR
International debut
Year
2005
Competing for
Ukraine
Tournament
World Championships
Location
Fort Kent, ME, USA
General interest
Memorable sporting achievement
Winning gold in the 4x2.5km mixed relay at the 2018 Paralympic Winter Games in Pyeongchang. (volynnews.com, 20 Mar 2018)
Most influential person in career
Coach Valery Kazakov. (Athlete, 15 Mar 2014)
Hero / Idol
Norwegian biathlete Ole Einar Bjorndalen. (Athlete, 15 Mar 2014)
Superstitions / Rituals / Beliefs
She believes if she buys a new hat before a competition it will bring her luck. (livestory.com.ua, 19 May 2010)
Sporting philosophy / motto
"Never let yourself go limp - don't get lazy, don't put up with weakness. No self-pity and no frustration." (livestory.com.ua, 19 May 2010)
Awards and honours
In recognition of her achievements at the 2018 Paralympic Winter Games in Pyeongchang, she received the Order for Merits [third grade] in Ukraine. (president.gov.ua, 29 Mar 2018)
For her performances at the 2006, 2010 and 2014 Paralympic Winter Games, she was decorated with the Orders of Princess Olga [third, second and first grades respectively]. The honour is presented for Ukrainian women in recognition of achievements in state, scientific, educational, cultural and other social areas. (president.gov.ua, 23 Aug 2014, 25 Mar 2010, 03 Apr 2006)
In 2006 she was named Best Athlete of the Volyn region of Ukraine. (fakty.ua, 14 Apr 2006)
She has received the title of Honoured Master of Sport in Ukraine. (dsmsu.gov.ua, 31 May 2018)
For her performances at the 2006, 2010 and 2014 Paralympic Winter Games, she was decorated with the Orders of Princess Olga [third, second and first grades respectively]. The honour is presented for Ukrainian women in recognition of achievements in state, scientific, educational, cultural and other social areas. (president.gov.ua, 23 Aug 2014, 25 Mar 2010, 03 Apr 2006)
In 2006 she was named Best Athlete of the Volyn region of Ukraine. (fakty.ua, 14 Apr 2006)
She has received the title of Honoured Master of Sport in Ukraine. (dsmsu.gov.ua, 31 May 2018)
Other sports
She competed in cross-country skiing and biathlon at the Paralympic Winter Games in 2006, 2010, 2014 and 2018. (SportsDeskOnline, 16 Mar 2018)
Impairment
She lost her right arm in a car accident at age seven. Her mother and her younger brother were killed in the same accident. (Athlete, 15 Mar 2014; livestory.com.ua, 19 May 2010)
Results
| Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women's 12.5 km Individual Standing | Final Round | 3 | ||
| Women's 3 km Pursuit Standing | Final Round | 4 | ||
| Women's 3 km Pursuit Standing | Qualification | 4 | ||
| Women's 3x2.5 km Relay Open | Final Round | 2 | ||
| Women's 15 km Standing | Final Round | 2 | ||
| Women's 1 km Sprint Standing | Semifinal | 5 | ||
| Women's 5 km Standing | Final Round | 2 |
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women's Sprint - Classic Standing | Final | 2013-02-25 | 4 | |
| Women's Long Distance - Free Style Standing | Final | 2013-02-27 | 1 | |
| Women's Short Distance Standing | Final | 2013-02-28 | 1 | |
| Women's Middle Distance Standing | Final | 2013-03-01 | 5 | |
| Women's Long Distance Standing | Final | 2013-03-03 | 7 | |
| Women's Middle Distance - Classic Standing | Final | 2013-03-05 | 2 |
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women's 6 km Standing | Final Round | 2014-03-08 | 3 | |
| Women's 15 km Standing | Final Round | 2014-03-10 | 2 | |
| Women's 10 km Standing | Final Round | 2014-03-11 | 5 | |
| Women's 1 km Sprint Standing | Final Round | 2014-03-12 | 2 | |
| Women's 12.5 km Standing | Final Round | 2014-03-14 | 6 | |
| 4x2.5 km Mixed Relay | Final Round | 2014-03-15 | 4 | |
| Women's 5 km Standing | Final Round | 2014-03-16 | 2 |
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women's Middle Distance Standing | Final | 2017-02-11 | 5 | |
| Women's Sprint - Free Style Standing | Final | 2017-02-12 | 4 | |
| Women's Long Distance Standing | Final | 2017-02-14 | 7 | |
| Mixed Relay | Final | 2017-02-15 | 1 | |
| Women's Long Distance - Classic Standing | Final | 2017-02-16 | 2 | |
| Women's Sprint Standing | Final | 2017-02-18 | 6 | |
| Women's Middle Distance - Free Style Standing | Final | 2017-02-19 | 3 |
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women's 6km Standing | Final | 2018-03-10 | 4 | |
| Women's 15km Free Standing | Final | 2018-03-12 | 4 | |
| Women's 10km Standing | Final | 2018-03-13 | 9999 | |
| Women's 1.5km Sprint Classic Standing | Final | 2018-03-14 | 11 | |
| Women's 12.5km Standing | Final | 2018-03-16 | 11 | |
| Women's 7.5km Classic Standing | Final | 2018-03-17 | 10 | |
| 4x2.5km Mixed Relay | Final | 2018-03-18 | 1 |
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women's Middle Distance Standing | Final | 2019-02-16 | 2 | |
| Women's Middle Distance - Free Style Standing | Final | 2019-02-17 | 5 | |
| Women's Sprint Standing | Final | 2019-02-20 | 7 | |
| Women's Long Distance Standing | Final | 2019-02-21 | 3 | |
| Mixed Relay | Final | 2019-02-23 | 1 | |
| Women's Long Distance - Classic Standing | Final | 2019-02-24 | 4 |