About Vladimir Lapitsky
Born 1959. Vladimir Lapitsky is a Russian fencer.
Vladimir Lapitsky (born 18 February 1959) is a Soviet fencer. He won a silver medal in the team foil event at the 1980 Summer Olympics.
Career Mikhail Zolotaryov is one of Vladimir Lapitsky's coaches. He was the world champion in the team foil event in 1979.
At the Moscow Olympics, he won a silver medal in the team foil event along with Vladimir Smirnov, Alexander Romankov, Sabirjan Ruziyev, and Ashot Karagyan.
During a bout with the Polish fencer Boguslaw Zych, Lapitsky was injured. His opponent's foil broke and penetrated the soft tissue of Vladimir's back. The blade slid along his rib and exited his chest three millimeters from his heart, without hitting any vital organs.
In a 2017 interview, Alexander Romankov stated that Vladimir Lapitsky was killed in Rostov.
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Who is Vladimir Lapitsky?
Soviet fencer
When was Vladimir Lapitsky born?
Vladimir Lapitsky was born on 18 February 1959 in Hrodna.
What is Vladimir Lapitsky's occupation?
Vladimir Lapitsky is a fencer.
What nationality is Vladimir Lapitsky?
Vladimir Lapitsky is Russian.
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