About Viktor Burakov
Lived 1955 – 2025 (aged 70). Viktor Burakov was a Russian and Ukrainian sprinter.
Viktor Volodymyrovych Burakov (; 30 May 1955 – 24 July 2025) was a Ukrainian sprinter who competed in the 1980 Summer Olympics. He represented the Soviet Union in the men's 400 metres event and the men's 4x400 metres relay. He helped his team place first in the semifinals for the 4x400 metres relay, but did not participate in the finals because of an injury. His team ended up winning gold. Burakov was an Honoured Master of Sports of the USSR. He died on 24 July 2025, at the age of 70.
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Who was Viktor Burakov?
Soviet-Ukrainian sprinter
When was Viktor Burakov born?
Viktor Burakov was born on 30 May 1955 in Myrnohrad.
When did Viktor Burakov die?
Viktor Burakov died on 24 July 2025.
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Viktor Burakov was a sprinter.
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Viktor Burakov was Russian and Ukrainian.
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