About Vladimir Zhitov
Lived 1952 – 2011 (aged 59). Vladimir Zhitov was a Russian luger.
Vladimir Sergeyevich Shitov (; 8 July 1952 – 8 November 2011) was a Soviet luger who competed during the late 1970s. He won the silver medal at the men's doubles event at the 1978 FIL World Luge Championships in Imst, Austria.
Shitov also won a bronze medal in the men's singles event at the 1978 FIL European Luge Championships in Hammarstrand, Sweden.
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Who was Vladimir Zhitov?
Soviet luger (1952–2011)
When was Vladimir Zhitov born?
Vladimir Zhitov was born on 8 July 1952 in Moscow.
When did Vladimir Zhitov die?
Vladimir Zhitov died on 8 November 2011 in Moscow.
What was Vladimir Zhitov's occupation?
Vladimir Zhitov was a luger.
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Vladimir Zhitov was Russian.
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