Yevgeny Samsonov
Soviet rower and rowing coach
About Yevgeny Samsonov
Lived 1926 – 2014 (aged 88). Yevgeny Samsonov was a Russian rower, rowing coach and association football player.
Yevgeny Borisovich Samsonov (, 15 September 1926 – 30 September 2014 ) was a Russian rower who competed for the Soviet Union in the 1952 Summer Olympics and in the 1956 Summer Olympics.
In 1952, he won the silver medal as crew member of the Soviet boat in the eight event.
Four years later, he was part of the Soviet boat which was eliminated in the semi-final of the eight competition.
In 1953–1955, he won the European championship three years in a row as crew member of the Soviet boat in the eight event.
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Who was Yevgeny Samsonov?
Soviet rower and rowing coach
When was Yevgeny Samsonov born?
Yevgeny Samsonov was born on 15 September 1926 in Moscow.
When did Yevgeny Samsonov die?
Yevgeny Samsonov died on 30 September 2014 in Moscow.
What was Yevgeny Samsonov's occupation?
Yevgeny Samsonov was a rower, rowing coach and association football player.
What nationality was Yevgeny Samsonov?
Yevgeny Samsonov was Russian.
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