Dolgopyat began gymnastics at age six in Dnipro. His father, a former gymnast, encouraged him to try the sport. Initially practising once a week, his training intensity increased over time. By age 11, he was training four to five hours daily.

Club and Coaching

Currently, Dolgopyat trains with Maccabi Tel Aviv in Israel. His national coach is Sergei Vaisburg. Under Vaisburg's guidance, Dolgopyat has achieved numerous accolades.

Memorable Achievements

Dolgopyat's most notable achievement is winning gold in the floor exercise at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. This victory marked him as the first artistic gymnast representing Israel to win an Olympic medal.

Injuries and Challenges

Dolgopyat has faced several injuries throughout his career. In March 2023, he tore a ligament in his knee but still competed at the European Championships in Antalya, Turkiye, winning silver in the floor exercise. He also dealt with a foot injury that kept him out of the 2022 Israeli Championships but returned to compete at the European Championships in Munich.

Other injuries include a heel injury before the 2019 European Games and an injured right foot at the 2017 World Championships in Montreal. He also fractured his finger at the 2017 World Cup event in Baku and has experienced back problems requiring a three-month break at the end of 2016.

Awards and Honours

In recognition of his achievements, Dolgopyat was named the 2017 Israeli Sportsman of the Year. His accomplishments include being the first Israeli artistic gymnast to win a silver medal at the World Championships in 2017.

Personal Life

Dolgopyat resides in Netanya, Israel, with his partner Maria Sakovich. He is fluent in English, Hebrew, and Russian. His hero is Israeli gymnast Alexander Shatilov.

Future Ambitions

Looking ahead, Dolgopyat aims to compete at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. His dedication and resilience continue to inspire many within and beyond the gymnastics community.