Three golds, four silvers and a bronze: Mykolaiv rowers triumphed in Kyiv

Athletes of the Mykolaiv School of Higher Sports Mastery won 8 medals at the Ukrainian Rowing Championships, which took place in Kyiv. This was reported by the Mykolaiv City Council on July 7, 2026.

David Shpylka claimed 2 gold medals in the disciplines 1x sculls and 2x sculls. Olga Shcherbyna became champion in 2x sculls, and also won 2 silver medals in 1x sculls and 8+. Svitlana Spiriukhova took 2 silver medals in the 4- and 8+ events. Oleksandr Veprev added a bronze medal to the team’s tally in the 8+.

Also reaching the championship finals were Oleksandr Veprev, who twice finished in 4th place, Maksym Andrushchak with 5th and 7th place finishes, and Svitlana Spiriukhova, Andrii Hamaniuk and Denys Nekrasov, who took 5th place finishes.

The athletes were prepared for the competitions by coaches Pavlo Pryshutov, Oleg Voloshchuk, Maryna Pryshutova, Alla Loshchilova and Yurii Pavlenko.

Previously we wrote:

• Silver, bronze and reserve spots for the national team: the success of young athletes from Mykolaiv
• Mykolaiv rowers won four medals at the Kirovohrad region championship
• Two boats for all the children: without support from Mykolaiv residents, the young champions may be left without training
• Gold, silver and bronze: Mykolaiv rowers impressed with results in Uman
• Oars in hands – medals in Mykolaiv: our athletes stood out in Kyiv