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Gennady Galkin

1934 – 1985

Soviet diver

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About Gennady Galkin

Lived 1934 – 1985 (aged 50). Gennady Galkin was a Russian competitive diver.

Gennady Aleksandrovich Galkin (, 14 May 1934 – 11 April 1985) was a Soviet diver. He competed in the 10 m platform at the 1956 and 1960 Summer Olympics and finished in 13th and 6th place, respectively.

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Important facts

Born

14 May 1934, Sobinsky District

Birth century

20th century

Died

11 April 1985, Moscow

Occupation

Competitive diver

Nationality

Soviet Union

Education

MSU Faculty of Physics

Also known as

Gennady Aleksandrovich Galkin

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Gennady Galkin's

Artturi Ilmari Virtanen

Frequently asked questions

Who was Gennady Galkin?

Soviet diver

When was Gennady Galkin born?

Gennady Galkin was born on 14 May 1934 in Sobinsky District.

When did Gennady Galkin die?

Gennady Galkin died on 11 April 1985 in Moscow.

What was Gennady Galkin's occupation?

Gennady Galkin was a competitive diver.

What nationality was Gennady Galkin?

Gennady Galkin was Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Gennady Galkin

· Wikidata: Q5533358

· DBpedia: Gennady Galkin

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