Vladimir Tyamchik (also known as Vladzimir Tsiamchyk or Uladzimir Tzaimchyk, born Dec. 14, 1973) is a Belarusian long-distance and middle-distance runner who was the 1999 national champion in the 10,000 meters. He was also represented his nation at four IAAF Half Marathon World Championships and one European Cross Championship race.[1][2]

In 2002, Tyamchik ran his fastest marathon: a 2:11:38 at the Eindhoven Marathon.[3] In 2004, Tyamchik ran the 28th annual Grandma's Marathon from Two Harbors, Minnesota to Duluth and, while facing a strong headwind, beat Kenyan Luke Metto in the last six miles to win.[4] Tyamchik took home $7,500 for the victory.[5]

In 2005, Tyamchik was third in the Tokyo Marathon.[6] In 2006, he was racing the Kosice Marathon and came in second.[7]

References

  1. ↑ "Uladzimir Tzaimchyk". Monaco: World Athletics. 2021. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
  2. ↑ "Belarusian Championships". Athletics Weekly. 2007. Retrieved 19 October 2021.
  3. ↑ "ARRS-Runner: Vladimir Tyamchik". ARRS.run. Association of Road Racing Statisticians. Retrieved 19 October 2021.
  4. ↑ "Tsiamchyk wins Grandma's Marathon with late pass". Rapid City Journal. Rapid City, South Dakota. 20 June 2004. p. F4 – via Associated Press.
  5. ↑ Millea, John (20 June 2004). "Wind and pace foil Kenyan: Belarussian passes tired Metto to win". Star Tribune. Minneapolis, Minnesota. p. C1.
  6. ↑ "Takaoka wins Tokyo Marathon in 2:07:41". Monaco: World Athletics. 13 February 2005. Retrieved 19 October 2021.
  7. ↑ "Unheralded Kipchom the winner in Kosice Peace Marathon". Monaco: World Athletics. 1 October 2006. Retrieved 19 October 2021.
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