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Yegor Yevdokimov
Egor Viktorovich Evdokimov
Egor Viktorovich Evdokimov, born on March 9, 1982, in Chelyabinsk, Russia, is a renowned Russian handball player. He began his handball career at the age of 16, starting to practice in Snezhinsk city in 1998. Throughout his education, he pursued higher studies, graduating from the Ural Academy of Physical Culture in 2003.
Evdokimov's impressive sporting achievements have garnered significant recognition worldwide. As a member of the Russian national team, he has played an integral role in numerous international competitions. Notably, as of January 2014, he had participated in 84 matches for Russia and scored 126 goals. His dedication to his craft was further demonstrated by his participation in the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
In addition to his achievements with the Russian national team, Evdokimov has also enjoyed success at club level. In August 2012, he joined Moscow-based Spartak, a move that marked an important milestone in his career. Two years later, in 2020, he made the strategic decision to relocate to Cyprus and join Parnassos, a prominent club on the island.
Throughout his illustrious career, Evdokimov has claimed numerous accolades, including European champion among young men (2001), World Youth Champion (2001), and winner of the prestigious European Cup Winners' Cup (2006). He has also secured multiple titles in Russia's domestic league, winning the championship on five separate occasions between 2005 and 2013. Furthermore, Evdokimov has claimed championships in Belarus (2012) and Ukraine (2014).
Evdokimov's personal life is marked by a long-term partnership with fellow athlete Lesya Makhno, whom he married in August 2012.