About Igor Kononov
Born 1987. Igor Kononov is a Russian speedway rider.
Igor Alexandrovich Kononov is a Russian ice speedway world champion.
Career On three occasions Kononov has finished runner-up in the Individual Ice Speedway World Championship title in 2011, 2017 and 2021. During the 2021 Championship he was in the lead on the last lap of the race-off with Dinar Valeev but hit a rut approaching the last two bends which allowed Valeev to overtake and claim the title for himself.
He is a two times team world champion after winning the Team Ice Racing World Championship title with Russia in 2017 and 2020.
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Who is Igor Kononov?
Russian ice speedway world champion (born 1987)
When was Igor Kononov born?
Igor Kononov was born on 26 April 1987 in Sterlitamak.
What is Igor Kononov's occupation?
Igor Kononov is a speedway rider.
What nationality is Igor Kononov?
Igor Kononov is Russian.
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