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Viktor Leontyev

b. 1940

Artistic gymnast

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About Viktor Leontyev

Born 1940. Viktor Leontyev is a Russian artistic gymnast.

Viktor Anatolyevich Leontyev (; born 27 April 1940) is a retired Soviet artistic gymnast. He competed at the 1964 Summer Olympics in all artistic gymnastics events and won a silver medal in the team all-around competition. Individually he finished in fourth place on the floor and rings.

He won three silver medals at the 1961 European championships, on the floor, pommel horse and parallel bars. The next year he won a silver medal in the team all-round competition at the world championships.

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Honoured Master of Sports of the USSR
Also known as
Viktor Anatolyevich Leontyev

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Viktor Leontyev?

artistic gymnast

When was Viktor Leontyev born?

Viktor Leontyev was born on 27 April 1940 in Moscow.

What is Viktor Leontyev's occupation?

Viktor Leontyev is an artistic gymnast.

What nationality is Viktor Leontyev?

Viktor Leontyev is Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Viktor Leontyev

· Wikidata: Q7929741

· DBpedia: Viktor Leontyev

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