About Oleg Gorobiy
Born 1971. Oleg Gorobiy is a Russian kayaker and canoeist.
Oleg Gorobiy , born 7 February 1971 in Voronezh, is a Russian canoe sprinter who competed from 1990 to 2003. Competing in three Summer Olympics, he won a bronze medal in the K-4 1000 m event at Atlanta in 1996.
Gorobiy won thirteen medals at the ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships with seven golds (K-4 200 m: 1994, 1997; K-4 500 m: 1990, 1993, 1994, 1995; K-4 1000 m: 1994), a silver (K-4 200 m: 1995), and five bronzes (K-4 200 m: 1999, K-4 500 m: 1991, 2003; K-4 1000 m: 1993, 2001).
In 2004 he joined the national Dragon boat squad as a helmsman, winning four gold medals at the 2004 European championships at Stockton-on-Tees, England.
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Who is Oleg Gorobiy?
Canoe racer
When was Oleg Gorobiy born?
Oleg Gorobiy was born on 2 July 1971 in Voronezh.
What is Oleg Gorobiy's occupation?
Oleg Gorobiy is a kayaker and canoeist.
What nationality is Oleg Gorobiy?
Oleg Gorobiy is Russian.
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