Born in 1985 in Khabarovsk, she eventually settled in Ukraine and pursued education at the Chernihiv Polytechnic National University, balancing her academic responsibilities with a rigorous training schedule that defined her athletic career.
Early Competitive Success
Kostevych reached a significant professional milestone at age 17 when she secured a victory at the 2002 ISSF World Shooting Championships in the 10 metre air pistol discipline. This early success was followed by a win at the 2003 ISSF World Cup Final, confirming her status as a top-tier competitor in the sport.
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Throughout her career, she maintained high standards in both 10 metre and 25 metre formats. She established a personal and national record of 394, a figure exceeding the world record by a single point. Her versatility was further demonstrated in 2018 when she claimed the World champion title in the 25 metre pistol category.
International Performance History
Her participation in major global competitions spanned several decades. In 2012, she secured two bronze medals in the 10 metre air pistol and 25 metre sport pistol events. By 2021, during the Tokyo competition, she achieved a fourth-place finish in the 10 metre air pistol and earned a bronze medal alongside Oleg Omelchuk.
State Recognition
The Ukrainian government acknowledged her contributions to national sport through multiple awards. She received the Order of Princess Olga in the first, second, and third classes between 2003 and 2013. Additionally, she was granted the Order of Merit in the first, second, and third classes, alongside the medal for work and courage in 2019.
Fast facts
- Born: 1985, Khabarovsk
- Citizenship: Ukraine
- Education: Chernihiv Polytechnic National University
- 2002 World Champion: 10 metre air pistol
- 2018 World Champion: 25 metre pistol
- Notable Record: 394
Questions readers ask
What is the highest honor Kostevych received?
She has been awarded the Order of Princess Olga (1st class) and the Order of Merit (1st class).
Did she compete at the 2016 Tokyo event?
No, she did not win medals at the 2016 competition held in Rio de Janeiro.
Achievements
- Order of Princess Olga, 3rd class — 2003
- Order of Merit (Ukraine), 3rd class — 2004
- Order of Merit (Ukraine), 2nd class — 2007
- Order of Princess Olga, 2nd class — 2012
- Order of Princess Olga, 1st class — 2013
- Order of Merit, 1st class — 2019
- Competed at shooting at the 2004 Summer Olympics – women's 10 metre air pistol, shooting at the 2012 Summer Olympics – women's 10 metre air pistol and shooting at the 2012 Summer Olympics – women's 25
- Discipline: shooting sports
