About Viktor Potapov
Lived 1947 – 2017 (aged 70). Viktor Potapov was a Russian skipper.
Viktor Yakovlevich Potapov (; 29 March 1947 – 10 December 2017) was a Soviet and Russian sailor. He won a bronze medal in the Finn class at the 1972 Summer Olympics.
He died in Dolgoprudny as a result of an automobile accident on 10 December 2017.
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Who was Viktor Potapov?
Soviet-Russian sailor (1947-2017)
When was Viktor Potapov born?
Viktor Potapov was born on 29 March 1947 in Dolgoprudny.
When did Viktor Potapov die?
Viktor Potapov died on 10 December 2017 in Dolgoprudny.
What was Viktor Potapov's occupation?
Viktor Potapov was a skipper.
What nationality was Viktor Potapov?
Viktor Potapov was Russian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Viktor Potapov. https://biography.guide/viktor-potapov-skipper/
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