About Semyon Rzhishchin
Lived 1933 – 1986 (aged 53). Semyon Rzhishchin was a Russian athletics competitor.
Semyon Ivanovich Rzhishchin (15 February 1933 - 27 December 1986) was a Soviet athlete who competed mainly in the 3000 metre steeple chase. He was born in Ryazan Oblast and trained in Moscow at the Armed Forces sports society.
On August 14, 1956, competing in the first Spartakiad of the Peoples of the USSR, he broke the World Record in the 3000 metre steeple chase. He competed for the USSR in the 1960 Summer Olympics held in Rome, Italy in the 3000 metre steeple chase where he won the bronze medal.
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Who was Semyon Rzhishchin?
Soviet steeplechase runner (1933-1986)
When was Semyon Rzhishchin born?
Semyon Rzhishchin was born on 15 February 1933 in Moscow Oblast.
When did Semyon Rzhishchin die?
Semyon Rzhishchin died on 27 December 1986 in Dushanbe.
What was Semyon Rzhishchin's occupation?
Semyon Rzhishchin was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Semyon Rzhishchin?
Semyon Rzhishchin was Russian.
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