Hi, I'm Ivan, your triathlon coach
I'm a Rio 2016 Olympian based in Barcelona, and I love helping athletes reach their goals. Whether you're training for your first sprint triathlon or chasing a podium, or you just want to get better at swimming, cycling or running, I'll build a plan around you and be with you every step of the way.
My journey so far
I've spent my life in this sport, first as a professional athlete and now as a coach. Here's what that road has looked like.
Rio 2016 Olympian
I raced triathlon for my country at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.
World Cup Medalist
I stood on the podium at the ITU Triathlon World Cup.
National Champion
I won the national triathlon championship title.
U23 Aquathlon World Champion
I became world champion in aquathlon in the under-23 category.
40+
athletes coached
4
languages I coach in
Let's talk about your goals
Tell me where you are today and where you want to be, and I'll answer personally, in English, Spanish, Ukrainian or Russian. Coaching is available in person in Barcelona or online anywhere in the world.
Email me
[email protected]What my athletes say
More than 40 athletes have trained with me. Here's what a few of them think.
The best coach I've ever had! I've been training with him for a year now and I love swimming. He's always kind and patient, and incredibly responsive and warm. He took me from being a "herring that's just drowning" to swimming breaststroke on my own! I've already recommended him to all my friends.
— Iryna Varvarina
After training on my own for multiple races, I decided it was time to take the next step and work with a private coach. Ivan has been incredibly dedicated, providing me with a personalised training plan, running with me, and helping me improve my posture and running technique. He even came to support me on race day here in Barcelona. I highly recommend training with him!
— Tess Sinamal
I approached Ivan to help me prepare for the Oceanman. We had a few training sessions, after which he put together a well-structured training plan, and I achieved my goal with a better result than I expected. He is an excellent coach who truly understands the athlete's perspective, possesses great skills, has a clear understanding of the task at hand, and knows exactly how to get the job done.
— Yevhen
I highly recommend Ivan as a coach. He is patient, attentive, and very good at explaining swimming techniques clearly and understandably. He always finds the right approach and adapts the training program to your level and goals. Ivan helped me improve my swimming technique and prepare for open-water swimming events. Thanks to his guidance and well-structured training sessions, I became more confident in the water and better prepared for the challenges of open-water swimming. Whether you want to improve your technique, prepare for a competition, or learn how to swim from scratch, Ivan will support you throughout the process. He is a professional, knowledgeable, and dedicated coach who genuinely cares about his students' progress.
— Diana Samedova
9 months ago, I couldn't swim a single stroke. Today, I crossed the finish line of Ironman 70.3 in 6 hours and 40 minutes. Ivan is the coach who made that possible. He built my preparation from absolute zero: he taught me to swim, developed my cycling and running technique, and guided me through every phase of training for one of the most demanding amateur endurance events. What sets Ivan apart is his professionalism, patience, and ability to tailor the workload precisely to your level and lifestyle. He doesn't just write training plans. He genuinely invests in each athlete's result. If you want to reach the finish line, no matter where you're starting from, Ivan will get you there. I recommend him without any reservations.
— Sergio Samedov