About Jakov Kuzenko
Lived 1915 – 1988 (aged 72). Jakov Kuzenko was a Russian coach and weightlifter.
Yakiv Hryhorovych Kutsenko (, 22 November 1915 – 13 August 1988) was a Ukrainian heavyweight weightlifter. Between 1946 and 1950 he won two European titles and two silver medals at world championships, both times losing to John Davis. He was the Soviet heavyweight champion between 1937 and 1952, and in 1947 set three official world records in the clean and jerk.
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Who was Jakov Kuzenko?
Soviet sports coach and weightlifter (1915-1988)
When was Jakov Kuzenko born?
Jakov Kuzenko was born on 20 November 1915 in Kyiv.
When did Jakov Kuzenko die?
Jakov Kuzenko died on 13 August 1988 in Kyiv.
What was Jakov Kuzenko's occupation?
Jakov Kuzenko was a coach and weightlifter.
What nationality was Jakov Kuzenko?
Jakov Kuzenko was Russian.
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