Taras Ivakin (Ukraine) is known for employing an array of top roll techniques. His memorable performances include XIX European Championships in 2009 in Bulgaria where he took second place with Onescu taking first place and Fudała coming in third.

European Championships 2009.

SENIOR MEN RIGHT 100 KG

1. ONCESCU ION VLAD, ROMANIA

2. IVAKIN TARAS, UKRAINE

3. FUDAŁA LUCJAN, POLAND

In 2008 he took second place at the NEMIROFF WORLD Cup, in the right hand 95 kg category.

SENIOR MEN RIGHT 95 KG

1. BRZENK JOHN, USA

2. TARAS IVAKIN, UKRAINE

3. DRUSHCHITS ALEXANDR, RUSSIA

How are you Taras? What are your plans?

Taras Ivakin: I want to take part in professional competitions, provided PAL has any proposal for me. I’m ready. I also need to decide which events I can take part in. I’ve chosen PAL and NEMIROF 2013. I won’t be able to compete in the European Championships, nor in the World Championships. I have to make a choice.

We’re looking forward to seeing you on the professional stage!

Taras: Best regards to the readers!