About Vladimir Akimov
Lived 1953 – 1987 (aged 34). Vladimir Akimov was a Russian water polo player.
Vladimir Ivanovich Akimov (, 20 July 1953 – 5 October 1987) was a Soviet water polo player who won a gold medal in the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow.
Akimov had one sister Tatiana and three brothers, Victor, Nikolay, and Anatoly. All brothers were national water polo players, and Anatoly also won an Olympic gold medal.
Akimov was married and had a son Roman. In 1987 he was assaulted and died of a head injury.
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Who was Vladimir Akimov?
Soviet water polo player
When was Vladimir Akimov born?
Vladimir Akimov was born on 20 July 1953 in Moscow.
When did Vladimir Akimov die?
Vladimir Akimov died on 5 October 1987 in Moscow.
What was Vladimir Akimov's occupation?
Vladimir Akimov was a water polo player.
What nationality was Vladimir Akimov?
Vladimir Akimov was Russian.
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· DBpedia: Vladimir Akimov (water polo)
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