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Alexander Zavyalov

b. 1955

Soviet cross country skier

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About Alexander Zavyalov

Born 1955. Alexander Zavyalov is a Russian cross-country skier.

Alexander Alexandrovich Zavyalov (; born 2 June 1955) is a former Soviet/Russian cross-country skier who competed in the early 1980s, training at Armed Forces sports society. He won a bronze in the 50 km at the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York, and two silvers at the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo (30 km, 4 × 10 km relay). Zavyalov won the Cross-Country World Cup in the 1982–83 season.

Zavyalov also won two medals at the 1982 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships with a gold in the 4 × 10 km relay (tied with Oddvar Brå) and a silver in the 15 km.

Zavyalov graduated from Smolensk Institute of Physical Culture (1978). He was awarded Order of Lenin in 1983.

Cross-country skiing results All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS).

Olympic Games 3 medals – (2 silver, 1 bronze) Year Age 15 km 30 km 50 km 4 × 10 km relay 1980 24 7 — Bronze — 1984 28 16 Silver 7 Silver

World Championships 2 medals – (1 gold, 1 silver) Year Age 15 km 30 km 50 km 4 × 10 km relay 1982 26 Silver6 6 Gold

World Cup Season titles 1 title – (1 overall) SeasonDiscipline1983 Overall

Season standings Season Age Overall 1982 26 15 1983 27 1984 28 15

Individual podiums 3 victories 6 podiums

Team podiums 1 victory 2 podiums

Note: Until the 1999 World Championships and the 1994 Winter Olympics, World Championship and Olympic races were included in the World Cup scoring system.

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Education
Moscow State Academy of Physical Culture
Awards
Order of Lenin; Honoured Master of Sports of the USSR; Medal "For Distinguished Labour"
Also known as
Alexander Alexandrovich Zavyalov

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Alexander Zavyalov?

Soviet cross country skier

When was Alexander Zavyalov born?

Alexander Zavyalov was born on 2 June 1955 in Moscow.

What is Alexander Zavyalov's occupation?

Alexander Zavyalov is a cross-country skier.

What nationality is Alexander Zavyalov?

Alexander Zavyalov is Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Alexander Zavyalov

· Wikidata: Q1333164

· DBpedia: Alexander Zavyalov

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