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Vladimir Sakhnov

b. 1961

Cross-country skier

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About Vladimir Sakhnov

Born 1961. Vladimir Sakhnov is a Kazakh and Russian cross-country skier.

Vladimir Nikolaevich Sakhnov (; born 25 April 1961 in Kamenka, Tselinograd Oblast, Kazakh SSR) is a former Soviet cross-country skier who raced from 1983 to 1989. Sakhnov trained at Armed Forces sports society in Alma-Ata. He earned a silver medal in the 4 × 10 km relay at the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary; his best individual Winter Olympics finish was a fourth in the 30 km event in 1984.

Sakhnov also won a silver medal in the 4 × 10 km relay at the 1987 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships. His best individual finish at the Nordic skiing World Championships was a sixth place in the 50 km event at those same championships.

Sakhnov's best career finish was second in two World Cup events (1984 and 1986).

Cross-country skiing results All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS).

Olympic Games 1 medal – (1 silver) Year Age 15 km 30 km 50 km 4 × 10 km relay 1984 22 — 4 8 — 1988 26 — — 12 Silver

World Championships 1 medal – (1 silver) Year Age 15 km classical 15 km freestyle 30 km 50 km 4 × 10 km relay 1985 23 23 — 8— 1987 25 — 20 6Silver 1989 27 — 12 —245

World Cup Season standings Season Age Overall 1983 21 42 1984 22 5 1985 23 24 1986 24 21 1987 25 13 1988 26 22 1989 27 15

Individual podiums

2 podiums

Team podiums

1 victory 5 podiums

Note: Until the 1999 World Championships and the 1994 Winter Olympics, World Championship and Olympic races were included in the World Cup scoring system.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Education
Kazakh Academy of Sport and Tourism
Awards
Master of Sport of the USSR, International Class
Also known as
Vladimir Nikolaevich Sakhnov

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Vladimir Sakhnov's

Frequently asked questions

Who is Vladimir Sakhnov?

cross-country skier

When was Vladimir Sakhnov born?

Vladimir Sakhnov was born on 25 April 1961 in Sandyktau District.

What is Vladimir Sakhnov's occupation?

Vladimir Sakhnov is a cross-country skier.

What nationality is Vladimir Sakhnov?

Vladimir Sakhnov is Kazakh and Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Vladimir Sakhnov

· Wikidata: Q256141

· DBpedia: Vladimir Sakhnov

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