About Robert Shavlakadze
Lived 1933 – 2020 (aged 86). Robert Shavlakadze was a Russian and Georgian athletics competitor and athlete.
Robert Shavlakadze (; , 1 April 1933 – 4 March 2020) was a Georgian high jumper. He competed for the Soviet Union at the 1960 and 1964 Olympics and finished in first and fifth place, respectively. He also won a bronze medal at the 1962 European Championships.
Domestically Shavlakadze won only one Soviet title, in 1964, finishing second in 1959, 1960 and 1962. After retiring from competitions he worked as an athletics coach, in Georgia and Congo. From 1981 to 1993 he was professor of physical education at the Agricultural University of Georgia. Later he became member of the Georgian Olympic Committee.
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Who was Robert Shavlakadze?
Soviet high jumper (1933–2020)
When was Robert Shavlakadze born?
Robert Shavlakadze was born on 1 April 1933 in Tbilisi.
When did Robert Shavlakadze die?
Robert Shavlakadze died on 4 March 2020 in Tbilisi.
What was Robert Shavlakadze's occupation?
Robert Shavlakadze was an athletics competitor and athlete.
What nationality was Robert Shavlakadze?
Robert Shavlakadze was Russian and Georgian.
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