Vladimir Kuznetsov
Kuznetsov in 1964
Personal information
Born2 April 1931
Leningrad, Soviet Union
Died29 August 1986 (aged 55)
Height185 cm (6 ft 1 in)[1]
Weight82 kg (181 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
EventJavelin throw
Achievements and titles
Personal best85.64 m (1962)[2][3]
Medal record
Representing  Soviet Union
European Championships
Silver medal – second place1954 BernJavelin throw

Vladimir Vasilyevich Kuznetsov (Russian: Владимир Васильевич Кузнецов; 2 April 1931 – 29 August 1986) was a Soviet Russian javelin thrower.

Kuznetsov competed in the Olympics three times, in 1952, 1956 and 1964, qualifying for the final on all three occasions and placing sixth in 1952.[1] He won the silver medal at the 1954 European Championships.[4] Track & Field News ranked him among the world's top 10 javelin throwers 11 times in its annual rankings, with a peak ranking of No. 2 in 1961.[5] Kuznetsov was married to the actress Tatyana Konyukhova.

References

  1. 1 2 "Vladimir Kuznetsov Bio, Stats and Results". Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 2 April 2014.
  2. Vladimir Kuznetsov. trackfield.brinkster.net
  3. Vladimir Kuznetsov at Tilastopaja (registration required)
  4. "EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS (MEN)". Athletics Weekly. Retrieved 2 April 2014.
  5. "World Rankings — Men's Javelin" (PDF). Track & Field News. Retrieved 2 April 2014.


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