Wladimir Klitschko Short biography
Wladimir Klitschko was born on March 25, 1976, in Semipalatinsk, Kazakh SSR, Soviet Union, to Vladimir Rodionovich Klitschko, a Soviet Air Force major general, and Nadezhda Ulyanovna Klitschko, a teacher. His father's military career meant the family moved frequently, including stints in Czechoslovakia and Ukraine. Wladimir has an older brother, Vitali, who also became a successful professional boxer.
Klitschko showed academic talent alongside his athletic prowess. He earned a doctorate in sports science from the Kyiv National University of Physical Education and Sport while pursuing his boxing career.
Klitschko has had several high-profile relationships. He was married to Alexandra Klitschko from 1996 to 1998. From 2009 to 2018, he was in a relationship with American actress Hayden Panettiere. The couple had a daughter, Kaya Evdokia Klitschko, born in 2014.
Since retiring from boxing in 2017, Klitschko has remained active in public life. He is a co-founder of Klitschko Ventures, an investment firm focusing on technology and sports. He also serves on the supervisory board of the Swiss energy company Wölklin Holding AG. Additionally, Klitschko is vocal about political and social issues, using his platform to advocate for peace and democracy.
