Murashkovskyi’s Journey to Paralympic Silver

Ukraine’s Maksym Murashkovskyi has credited artificial intelligence for contributing to his success at the Milano Cortina Winter Paralympics, securing a silver medal in the biathlon event. The 25-year-aged athlete narrowly missed gold, finishing runner-up to China’s Dang Hesong.

AI’s Role in Training and Preparation

Murashkovskyi revealed that he has been utilizing ChatGPT as a key component of his training regimen for the past six months.

“For the past six months, I have been training with ChatGPT,”

Maksym Murashkovskyi

He described the AI as integral to multiple facets of his preparation, extending beyond tactical analysis.

“It was not only tactics. It was half of my training plan, motivation, et cetera. So it was a huge volume of all of my training.”

Maksym Murashkovskyi

Integrating ChatGPT into Athletic Training

Murashkovskyi utilized ChatGPT in a multifaceted role, acting as a psychologist, coach, and even a medical resource.

“I used it as a psychologist, coach and, sometimes, as a doctor.”

Maksym Murashkovskyi

AI as a Multifaceted Support Tool

Looking ahead, Murashkovskyi believes AI has the potential to reshape the role of human coaches, though he anticipates a gradual transition.

“Not completely for five to 10 years. But part of it, definitely,” he said. “I believe in it, it is a revolutionary technology.”

Maksym Murashkovskyi

Ukraine’s Paralympic Success

As of March 10, 2026, Ukraine has secured 10 medals at this year’s Paralympics.