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Aleksandr Gorshkov

1928 – 1993

Soviet javelin thrower

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About Aleksandr Gorshkov

Lived 1928 – 1993 (aged 64). Aleksandr Gorshkov was a Russian javelin thrower.

Aleksandr Gorshkov (25 November 1928 – 20 January 1993) was a Soviet athlete. He competed in the men's javelin throw at the 1956 Summer Olympics.

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Important facts

Born

25 November 1928, Moscow

Birth century

20th century

Died

20 January 1993, Saint Petersburg

Occupation

Javelin thrower

Nationality

Soviet Union, Russia

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Aleksandr Gorshkov's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Aleksandr Gorshkov?

Soviet javelin thrower

When was Aleksandr Gorshkov born?

Aleksandr Gorshkov was born on 25 November 1928 in Moscow.

When did Aleksandr Gorshkov die?

Aleksandr Gorshkov died on 20 January 1993 in Saint Petersburg.

What was Aleksandr Gorshkov's occupation?

Aleksandr Gorshkov was a javelin thrower.

What nationality was Aleksandr Gorshkov?

Aleksandr Gorshkov was Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Aleksandr Gorshkov

· Wikidata: Q47541606

· DBpedia: Aleksandr Gorshkov (athlete)

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