Oleg Sapožnin
Estonian cyclist, referee and sportsperson
About Oleg Sapožnin
Lived 1931 – 2014 (aged 82). Oleg Sapožnin was an Estonian and Russian sport cyclist, businessperson, referee and sportsperson.
Oleg Sapožnin (27 December 1931 Tallinn – 2 July 2014 Tallinn) was an Estonian sports official (referee/umpire) and sport personnel.
In 1954 he graduated from Tallinn Polytechnical Institute in electrical engineering.
From 1952 to 1992 he was a member of the board of Estonian Cycling Federation; 1965-1983 its chairman.
From 1981 to 1994 he was the head of Estonian Philharmonic (later Eesti Kontsert).
From 1992 to 2001 he was a member of Estonian Olympic Committee.
He was a sports referee/umpire in several major sport competitions, including the Olympic Games.
Awards: 1997 UCI honorary order 2001 IOC yearly award "Sport and voluntarism"
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Who was Oleg Sapožnin?
Estonian cyclist, referee and sportsperson (1931–2014)
When was Oleg Sapožnin born?
Oleg Sapožnin was born on 27 December 1931 in Tallinn.
When did Oleg Sapožnin die?
Oleg Sapožnin died on 2 July 2014 in Tallinn.
What was Oleg Sapožnin's occupation?
Oleg Sapožnin was a sport cyclist, businessperson, referee and sportsperson.
What nationality was Oleg Sapožnin?
Oleg Sapožnin was Estonian and Russian.
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