About Aleksandr Samsonov
Lived 1953 – 2019 (aged 65). Aleksandr Samsonov was a Russian swimmer.
Aleksandr Vasilyevich Samsonov (; born 16 July 1953) is a Russian former swimmer. He competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics in the 400 m, 1500 m and 4 × 200 m freestyle. He won a bronze medal in the relay, in which he swam for the Soviet team in the preliminary round, but failed to reach the finals in other events.
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Who was Aleksandr Samsonov?
Russian swimmer
When was Aleksandr Samsonov born?
Aleksandr Samsonov was born on 16 July 1953 in Moscow.
When did Aleksandr Samsonov die?
Aleksandr Samsonov died on 16 May 2019.
What was Aleksandr Samsonov's occupation?
Aleksandr Samsonov was a swimmer.
What nationality was Aleksandr Samsonov?
Aleksandr Samsonov was Russian.
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