Vladimir Kuznetsov (javelin thrower)

Vladimir Vasilyevich Kuznetsov (Russian: Владимир Васильевич Кузнецов; 2 April 1931 – 29 August 1986) was a Soviet Russian javelin thrower.

Vladimir Kuznetsov
Kuznetsov in 1964
Personal information
Born2 April 1931
Leningrad, Soviet Union
Died29 August 1986 (aged 55)
Height185 cm (6 ft 1 in)[1]
Weight82 kg (181 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
Event(s)Javelin throw
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)85.64 m (1962)[2][3]
Medal record
Representing  Soviet Union
European Championships
1954 BernJavelin throw

Kuznetsov competed in the Olympics three times, in 1952, 1956 and 1964, qualifying for the final on all three occasions and placing sixth in 1952.[1] He won the silver medal at the 1954 European Championships.[4] Track & Field News ranked him among the world's top 10 javelin throwers 11 times in its annual rankings, with a peak ranking of No. 2 in 1961.[5] Kuznetsov was married to the actress Tatyana Konyukhova.

References
  1. "Vladimir Kuznetsov Bio, Stats and Results". Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 2 April 2014.
  2. Vladimir Kuznetsov. trackfield.brinkster.net
  3. Vladimir Kuznetsov at Tilastopaja (registration required)
  4. "EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS (MEN)". Athletics Weekly. Retrieved 2 April 2014.
  5. "World Rankings — Men's Javelin" (PDF). Track & Field News. Retrieved 2 April 2014.


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