Igor Polyakov
Soviet rower
About Igor Polyakov
Lived 1912 – 2008 (aged 95). Igor Polyakov was a Russian coxswain.
Igor Nikolayevich Polyakov (, 15 July 1912 – 16 May 2008) was a rower who competed in the 1952 Summer Olympics for the Soviet Union and was the coxswain of the Soviet team that won the silver medal in the eights event. He was also a six-time Soviet champion. After finishing his sporting career, he became a rowing coach and won several awards and received several awards and recognition for his contributions as a coach. He died in Moscow in 2008.
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Who was Igor Polyakov?
Soviet rower (1912-2008)
When was Igor Polyakov born?
Igor Polyakov was born on 15 July 1912 in Moscow.
When did Igor Polyakov die?
Igor Polyakov died on 16 May 2008 in Moscow.
What was Igor Polyakov's occupation?
Igor Polyakov was a coxswain.
What nationality was Igor Polyakov?
Igor Polyakov was Russian.
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