About Vladimir Zayets
Born 1983. Vladimir Zayets is an Azerbaijani athletics competitor.
Vladimir Zayets (, born 4 May 1981 in Baku, Azerbaijan SSR) is a Paralympian athlete from Azerbaijan competing mainly in category F12 triple jump events.
He competed in the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing, China. There he won a bronze medal in the men's F12 triple jump event.
Career
Coaching At the 2024 Summer Paralympics held in Paris, Said Najafzade, coached by Zayets, won the gold medal. By the decree of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, on September 10, 2024, Vladimir Zayets was awarded the 2nd degree Order of Labor for his outstanding achievements at the 2024 Summer Paralympics and his contributions to the development of Azerbaijani sports. As Najafzade's coach, he was also awarded a cash prize of 100,000 manats.
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Who is Vladimir Zayets?
Paralympic athlete of Azerbaijan
When was Vladimir Zayets born?
Vladimir Zayets was born on 10 May 1983 in Baku.
What is Vladimir Zayets's occupation?
Vladimir Zayets is an athletics competitor.
What nationality is Vladimir Zayets?
Vladimir Zayets is Azerbaijani.
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