About Valentin Chaikin
Lived 1925 – 2018 (aged 93). Valentin Chaikin was a Russian speed skater.
Valentin Chaikin (26 August 1925 – 13 September 2018) was a Russian speed skater.
He set a world record in 1500 m in Medeo in 1952, with the time 2:12.9, beating Hans Engnestangen's previous record from 1939.
World record
Source: SpeedSkatingStats.com
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Who was Valentin Chaikin?
Russian speed skater (1925-2018)
When was Valentin Chaikin born?
Valentin Chaikin was born on 26 August 1925 in Kirov.
When did Valentin Chaikin die?
Valentin Chaikin died on 13 September 2018 in Kirov.
What was Valentin Chaikin's occupation?
Valentin Chaikin was a speed skater.
What nationality was Valentin Chaikin?
Valentin Chaikin was Russian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Valentin Chaikin. https://biography.guide/valentin-chaikin/
MLA: "Valentin Chaikin." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/valentin-chaikin/.
Chicago: "Valentin Chaikin." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/valentin-chaikin/.
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