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Dmitry Sokolov

1924 – 2009

Russian biathlete

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About Dmitry Sokolov

Lived 1924 – 2009 (aged 85). Dmitry Sokolov was a Russian biathlete.

Dmitri Petrovich Sokolov (; 20 May 1924 – 4 July 2009) was a Russian biathlon competitor who won one gold and three silver medals at the world championships in 1958–61. He competed at the 1960 Winter Olympics and finished sixth.

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Important facts

Born
20 May 1924, Ural Oblast, Yurgamyshsky District
Birth century
20th century
Died
4 July 2009, Kurgan
Occupation
Biathlete
Nationality
Russia, Soviet Union
Awards
Master of Sport of the USSR; Order of the Patriotic War, 2nd class; Medal "For Distinguished Labour"; Jubilee Medal "50 Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"; Jubilee Medal "60 Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"; Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"; Honoured coach of the RSFSR; Jubilee Medal "Forty Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"
Also known as
Dmitry Petrovich Sokolov, Dmitri Petrovich Sokolov

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Dmitry Sokolov?

Russian biathlete (1924-2009)

When was Dmitry Sokolov born?

Dmitry Sokolov was born on 20 May 1924 in Kurgan Oblast, Russia, Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic, Soviet Union, Ural Oblast, Yurgamyshsky District.

When did Dmitry Sokolov die?

Dmitry Sokolov died on 4 July 2009 in Kurgan.

What was Dmitry Sokolov's occupation?

Dmitry Sokolov was a biathlete.

What nationality was Dmitry Sokolov?

Dmitry Sokolov was Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Dmitry Sokolov

· Wikidata: Q460943

· DBpedia: Dmitri Sokolov (biathlete)

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