About Vladimir Kuznetsov
Lived 1931 – 1986 (aged 55). Vladimir Kuznetsov was a Russian javelin thrower, biologist, sports scientist and athlete.
Vladimir Vasilyevich Kuznetsov (; 2 April 1931 – 29 August 1986) was a Soviet Russian javelin thrower.
Kuznetsov competed in the Olympics three times, in 1952, 1956 and 1964, qualifying for the final on all three occasions and placing sixth in 1952. He won the silver medal at the 1954 European Championships. Track & Field News ranked him among the world's top 10 javelin throwers 11 times in its annual rankings, with a peak ranking of No. 2 in 1961. Kuznetsov was married to the actress Tatyana Konyukhova.
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Who was Vladimir Kuznetsov?
Soviet javelin thrower
When was Vladimir Kuznetsov born?
Vladimir Kuznetsov was born on 2 April 1931 in Saint Petersburg.
When did Vladimir Kuznetsov die?
Vladimir Kuznetsov died on 29 August 1986.
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Vladimir Kuznetsov was a javelin thrower, biologist, sports scientist and athlete.
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Vladimir Kuznetsov was Russian.
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· Wikipedia: Vladimir Kuznetsov
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