Ukrainian Paralympic biathlete Maksym Murashkovskyi won a silver medal at the 2026 Milan Cortina Paralympic Games after using ChatGPT as part of his training regimen for six months.

Murashkovskyi competed in the men's individual vision-impaired biathlon, where he secured the silver medal. The athlete said he utilized the AI chatbot to serve multiple roles in his preparation for the competition.

According to Murashkovskyi, ChatGPT functioned as both a coach and psychologist during his training period leading up to the Paralympic Games. The specifics of how he incorporated the AI tool into his athletic preparation have not been detailed.

The 2026 Winter Paralympic Games are being held in Milan and Cortina, Italy. Murashkovskyi's medal represents another achievement for Ukraine's Paralympic team.

The use of artificial intelligence tools in athletic training represents an emerging trend as athletes and coaches explore new methods to enhance performance and preparation.