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Denis Nizhegorodov

b. 1980

Russian Olympic race walker

RacewalkerAthletics competitor
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About Denis Nizhegorodov

Born 1980. Denis Nizhegorodov is a Russian racewalker and athletics competitor.

Denis Gennadyevich Nizhegorodov (; born 26 July 1980) is a retired Russian race walker. Between 2008 and 2014 he held the world record over 50 km distance, with a time of 3:34:14. He competed in this event at the 2004 and 2008 Olympics and won a silver and a bronze medal, respectively.

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Important facts

Born
26 July 1980, Russia, Saransk
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Racewalker, athletics competitor
Nationality
Russia
Awards
Medal of the Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 2nd class without swords
Also known as
Denis Gennadyevich Nizhegorodov

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Denis Nizhegorodov?

Russian Olympic race walker

When was Denis Nizhegorodov born?

Denis Nizhegorodov was born on 26 July 1980 in Russia, Saransk.

What is Denis Nizhegorodov's occupation?

Denis Nizhegorodov is a racewalker and athletics competitor.

What nationality is Denis Nizhegorodov?

Denis Nizhegorodov is Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Denis Nizhegorodov

· Wikidata: Q15547

· DBpedia: Denis Nizhegorodov

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