On December 18, 2024, the heart of renowned Ukrainian athlete Serhiy Olizarenko, a participant in the 1980 Summer Olympics, stopped beating.

At the 1980 Olympics, Serhiy competed in the 3000 meters steeplechase. He secured 3rd place in the semifinals with a time of 8:34.2, qualifying for the final, but due to an Achilles tendon injury, he was unable to compete in the final race.

He was married to Olympic champion Nadia Olizarenko.

The Odessa City Council and the sports community of Odessa extend their heartfelt condolences to Serhiy Olizarenko's family during this time of loss.

The farewell to Serhiy Olizarenko will take place on December 21, 2024: at 10:30 AM – a memorial service at the Holy Assumption Cathedral (70 Preobrazhenska St.), at 12:00 PM - cremation at the Tairovo cemetery crematorium.