About Givi Chikvanaia
Lived 1939 – 2018 (aged 79). Givi Chikvanaia was a Russian water polo player, athlete and coach.
Givi Pyotrovich Chikvanaia (, ; 29 May 1939 – 2 August 2018) was a Georgian water polo player who competed for the Soviet Union in the 1960 Summer Olympics and in the 1968 Summer Olympics.
In 1960 he won the silver medal with the Soviet team in the Olympic water polo competition. He played all seven matches and scored seven goals.
Eight years later he won his second silver medal with the Soviet team in the water polo tournament at the 1968 Games. He played all eight matches.
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Who was Givi Chikvanaia?
Soviet water polo player (1939-2018)
When was Givi Chikvanaia born?
Givi Chikvanaia was born on 29 May 1939 in Telavi.
When did Givi Chikvanaia die?
Givi Chikvanaia died on 2 August 2018 in Moscow.
What was Givi Chikvanaia's occupation?
Givi Chikvanaia was a water polo player, athlete and coach.
What nationality was Givi Chikvanaia?
Givi Chikvanaia was Russian.
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