About Aleksandr Zhirov
Lived 1958 – 1983 (aged 24). Aleksandr Zhirov was a Russian alpine skier.
Aleksandr Vasilyevich Zhirov (; 12 September 1958 – 18 May 1983) was a Soviet alpine skier.
He competed at the 1980 Winter Olympics in the slalom and giant slalom and finished ninth in the latter event.
World Cup victories Date Location Race 14 March 1981 Furano Giant slalom 24 March 1981 Borovets Giant slalom 25 March 1981 Borovets Slalom 28 March 1981 Laax Giant slalom
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Who was Aleksandr Zhirov?
Soviet alpine skier (1958–1983)
When was Aleksandr Zhirov born?
Aleksandr Zhirov was born on 12 September 1958 in Dmitrov.
When did Aleksandr Zhirov die?
Aleksandr Zhirov died on 18 May 1983 in Yakhroma.
What was Aleksandr Zhirov's occupation?
Aleksandr Zhirov was an alpine skier.
What nationality was Aleksandr Zhirov?
Aleksandr Zhirov was Russian.
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· DBpedia: Aleksandr Zhirov (alpine skier)
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