About Valentin Chernikov
Lived 1937 – 2002 (aged 64). Valentin Chernikov was a Russian fencer.
Valentin Chernikov (, 1 April 1937, Yerevan – 5 January 2002, Nizhny Novgorod) was a Soviet Olympic fencer. He won a bronze medal in the team épée event at the 1960 Summer Olympics. He also won the gold medal at the 1961 World Fencing Championships in the team épée.
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Who was Valentin Chernikov?
fencer (1937-2002)
When was Valentin Chernikov born?
Valentin Chernikov was born on 1 April 1937 in Yerevan.
When did Valentin Chernikov die?
Valentin Chernikov died on 5 January 2002 in Nizhny Novgorod.
What was Valentin Chernikov's occupation?
Valentin Chernikov was a fencer.
What nationality was Valentin Chernikov?
Valentin Chernikov was Russian.
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