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Illia Chykanov
- Height:
- 6-2
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Kyiv, Ukraine
- High School:
- Kyiv Professional College of Urban Economy
2024-25 / Freshman
Competed in 12 races for the Dragons, making six starts with the varsity 8+...was victorious in collegiate debut at the Navy Day Regatta with the freshman 8+...finished fourth at the Head of the Schuylkill with the freshman 8+...earned a pair of first place at the Schuylkill Invitational over Holy Cross and Navy…won gold at the Kerr Cup…posted a bronze medal finish at the Dad Vail Regatta with the varsity 8+, helping the Dragons win the men’s and overall points titles at the Dad Vail.
Background
Attended Kyiv Professional College of Urban Economy in Kyiv, Ukraine…multiple sport athlete, member of the rowing team for five seasons, four years of swimming, two years of gymnastics, and one year of dance and basketball…participated at the rowing World Championships…third place finish at the U23 European Championships.
Personal
Son of Serhii and Olesia Chykanova…has one brother, Makar…intends to study business and engineering and start his own business.
Competed in 12 races for the Dragons, making six starts with the varsity 8+...was victorious in collegiate debut at the Navy Day Regatta with the freshman 8+...finished fourth at the Head of the Schuylkill with the freshman 8+...earned a pair of first place at the Schuylkill Invitational over Holy Cross and Navy…won gold at the Kerr Cup…posted a bronze medal finish at the Dad Vail Regatta with the varsity 8+, helping the Dragons win the men’s and overall points titles at the Dad Vail.
Background
Attended Kyiv Professional College of Urban Economy in Kyiv, Ukraine…multiple sport athlete, member of the rowing team for five seasons, four years of swimming, two years of gymnastics, and one year of dance and basketball…participated at the rowing World Championships…third place finish at the U23 European Championships.
Personal
Son of Serhii and Olesia Chykanova…has one brother, Makar…intends to study business and engineering and start his own business.
Drexel's Autocomplete With Rowing Coach Paul Savell
Tuesday, March 18
Justin Best - Olympic Gold Medal Rower
Wednesday, March 05
Dragon Leadership Academy Feature 2024
Friday, March 01
Game Plans - Presented by The Study - Rowing Coach Katie Lane
Tuesday, February 06
