Nikolay Sokolov
Russian-Soviet steeplechase runner
About Nikolay Sokolov
Lived 1930 – 2010 (aged 79). Nikolay Sokolov was a Russian steeplechase runner.
Nikolay Nikolayevich Sokolov (28 August 1930 – 12 May 2010) was a Soviet athlete who competed mainly in the 3000 metre steeplechase. Born in the village of Vasyunino, Vologodsky District, Vologda Oblast, he trained at Lokomotiv in Vologda. He competed for the USSR in the 1960 Summer Olympics held in Rome, Italy in the 3000 metre steeplechase where he won the silver medal.
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Who was Nikolay Sokolov?
Russian-Soviet steeplechase runner
When was Nikolay Sokolov born?
Nikolay Sokolov was born on 28 August 1930 in Vasyunino.
When did Nikolay Sokolov die?
Nikolay Sokolov died on 12 May 2010 in Vologda.
What was Nikolay Sokolov's occupation?
Nikolay Sokolov was a steeplechase runner.
What nationality was Nikolay Sokolov?
Nikolay Sokolov was Russian.
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