🕯️ Ivan Kononenko (42) Strongman
Ivan was an accomplished athlete, participating in many competitions and acting as a member of the team of the legendary Ukrainian strongman Vasyl Virastyuk. He was a prize-winner of the Ukraine Open 2006 Olimp Strongman.
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🕯️ Ivan Kononenko (42) Strongman
Ivan was an accomplished athlete, participating in many competitions and acting as a member of the team of the legendary Ukrainian strongman Vasyl Virastyuk. He was a prize-winner of the Ukraine Open 2006 Olimp Strongman.
Kononenko volunteered for the Territorial Defense of Kyiv's Holosiivskyi district on February 24, 2022 following russias full scale invasion of Ukraine.
He sustained a severe injury on November 10, 2022, and underwent nearly a year of rehabilitation, eventually creating his own recovery program. Despite medical advice, his commitment to defend his nation was a non negotiable and he returned to the front lines, signing a contract with the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
In February 2025 Ivan was reported as missing and was later confirmed killed in action. A funeral service for him was held in Kyiv on December 9, 2025.
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