About German Skurygin
Lived 1963 – 2008 (aged 45). German Skurygin was a Russian athletics competitor.
German Anatolyevich Skurygin (; September 15, 1963 – November 28, 2008) was a Russian race walker. He was born in Vutno.
He originally won a gold medal at the 1999 World Championships, but later lost it due to doping. He was suspended from 1999 to 2001. Like dozens of other elite Russian race walkers suspended for doping, he was coached by Viktor Chegin. He died of a heart attack at 45.
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Who was German Skurygin?
Russian racewalker (1963-2008)
When was German Skurygin born?
German Skurygin was born on 15 September 1963 in Udmurtia.
When did German Skurygin die?
German Skurygin died on 28 November 2008 in Izhevsk.
What was German Skurygin's occupation?
German Skurygin was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was German Skurygin?
German Skurygin was Russian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). German Skurygin. https://biography.guide/german-skurygin/
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