He also competed at the European Indoor Championships in 2002, 2005, 2007 and 2009, the World Championships in 2003, 2005 and 2007 as well as the 2004 Olympic Games and the 2006 World Indoor Championships without reaching the final.
He also participated in the European Indoor Championships from 2002 to 2009, the World Championships from 2003 to 2007, and the 2004 Olympic Games and the 2006 World Indoor Championships without reaching the finals.