About Vladimir Ryzhenkov
Lived 1948 – 2011 (aged 62). Vladimir Ryzhenkov was a Russian weightlifter.
Vladimir Ilyich Ryzhenkov (; 27 August 1948 – 14 August 2011) was a Soviet light heavyweight weightlifter. Between 1972 and 1974 he won one world and two European titles and set 12 official world records: six in the snatch, three in the clean and jerk and three in the total.
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Who was Vladimir Ryzhenkov?
Russian weightlifter (1948-2011)
When was Vladimir Ryzhenkov born?
Vladimir Ryzhenkov was born on 27 August 1948 in Kardymovsky District.
When did Vladimir Ryzhenkov die?
Vladimir Ryzhenkov died on 14 August 2011 in Moscow.
What was Vladimir Ryzhenkov's occupation?
Vladimir Ryzhenkov was a weightlifter.
What nationality was Vladimir Ryzhenkov?
Vladimir Ryzhenkov was Russian.
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