Alexander Dyachenko
Alexander Igorevich Dyachenko is a Russian sprint canoeist.
He won the Men's K-2 200 metres gold medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics with Yury Postrigay. At the ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships he has won one gold medal, three silver medals and two bronze medals.
Dyachenko began canoeing at the age of 6.Personal life
Dyachenko is married to honored Master of Sports of Russia, rhythmic gymnastics coach, Anna Shumilova. Their daughter, Inna was born on July 21, 2014. He himself was awarded the title of Honoured Master of Sport in Russia in 2015. He was also awarded the Order of Friendship after winning his Olympic gold medal.
