Defending Ukraine from the Russian occupier, 27-year-old athlete Nazarii Chihin was killed in the war.
A native of Zapytiv in Lviv Region, he served in the 24th Separate Mechanized Brigade named after King Danylo, operational command “West,” of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Nazarii was a marathon runner, participated in relay races, and completed the entire Running League of Ukrainian Majors in 2021. Last year, Nazarii and his team won 2nd place at the 12th WIZZ AIR KYIV CITY MARATHON 2021.
Nazarii’s relatives remember him as polite, humble, purposeful, brave, and courageous. He was a strong runner, with his best marathon time at 2:38.
He left behind his parents, sister, and brother.