About Dmitri Vasilenko
Lived 1975 – 2019 (aged 43). Dmitri Vasilenko was a Russian artistic gymnast.
Dmitri Andreyevich Vasilenko (; 12 November 1975 – 4 November 2019) was an Olympic gymnast who competed for Russia in the 1996 Olympic Games. He won a gold medal in the team competition. He was an alternate to the 2000 Olympic team.
After his career ended, he moved to France to coach, but was diagnosed with ALS in 2008. According to former teammate Alexei Nemov’s Instagram page, Vasilenko's relatives informed Nemov that Vasilenko was in a coma on life support. Two days later, Nemov confirmed on Instagram Vasilenko had died on 4 November 2019, eight days before he was to turn 44 years old.
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Who was Dmitri Vasilenko?
Russian gymnast (1975-2019)
When was Dmitri Vasilenko born?
Dmitri Vasilenko was born on 12 November 1975 in Cherkessk.
When did Dmitri Vasilenko die?
Dmitri Vasilenko died on 4 November 2019 in Lille.
What was Dmitri Vasilenko's occupation?
Dmitri Vasilenko was an artistic gymnast.
What nationality was Dmitri Vasilenko?
Dmitri Vasilenko was Russian.
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