Yuri Koroviansky

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Yuri Korovyansky

Yuri Korovyansky was a Soviet and Ukrainian volleyball player who competed for the Unified Team in international competitions. Born on September 30, 1967, in Horlivka, Ukraine, he began playing volleyball at an early age under the guidance of his first coach, V. I. Petlyakov.

Korovyansky's professional career spanned over two decades, with stints in various European clubs including Orestiada (Greece), Paphos (Cyprus), Tourcoing (France), Paris UC (Paris, France), Strasbourg (France), and Cambrai (France). During his time with these teams, he won numerous titles, including the French championship in 1997. He also represented Ukraine's national team from 1993 to 2005.

Korovyansky was a key player for the Unified Team at the 1992 Summer Olympics, where they finished seventh. With the Soviet (and later Ukrainian) national teams, he won several notable titles, including the World Cup in 1991 and European Championships of 1991. He also earned bronze medals in the 1991 World League.

In addition to his playing career, Korovyansky went on to become a coach for French teams Strasbourg and Cambrai from 2000 to 2006 and again from 2007 onwards. Throughout his life, he was recognized with various honors, including being named Master of Sports of International Class in 1991.

Korovyansky passed away on March 8, 2017, due to complications from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's disease).