Ukrainian figure skater Viktor Petrenko is included in the World Figure Skating Hall of Fame.

This is reported by the official website of the National Olympic Committee of Ukraine.

Petrenko is included in the Hall of Fame for "great merits and significant contribution to the development of this sport".

It is noted that Petrenko became the first Ukrainian in the list of figure skaters, coaches, judges and other persons who are included in the world hall of fame.

Recall Petrenko is the champion of the 1992 Olympics and the bronze medalist of the 1988 Olympics. In addition, the Ukrainian figure skater became the champion of the world and Europe.

At this time, 48-year-old Petrenko is vice-president of the Federation of Figure Skating of Ukraine.