Rustam Akhmetov
Soviet-Ukrainian high jumper
About Rustam Akhmetov
Born 1950. Rustam Akhmetov is a Russian and Ukrainian high jumper.
Rustam Akhmetov (, born 17 May 1950) is a retired high jumper who represented the Soviet Union.
Biography He was born in Berdychiv, Ukrainian SSR, and was affiliated with the VSS Avangard in Berdychiv.
He won bronze medals at the 1968 European Junior Championships and the 1971 European Championships, and finished eighth in the high jump final at the 1972 Olympic Games.
His personal best jump was 2.23 metres, achieved in 1971.
He received a Ph.D. degree in 1979 and Doctor of Science degree in 2007.
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Who is Rustam Akhmetov?
Soviet-Ukrainian high jumper
When was Rustam Akhmetov born?
Rustam Akhmetov was born on 17 May 1950 in Zhytomyr.
What is Rustam Akhmetov's occupation?
Rustam Akhmetov is a high jumper.
What nationality is Rustam Akhmetov?
Rustam Akhmetov is Russian and Ukrainian.
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