Igor Trandenkov
Igor Leonidovich Trandenkov (Russian: Игорь Леоңидович Транденков, born August 17, 1966 in Saint Petersburg) is a retired Russian pole vaulter best known for winning two Olympic silver medals. His personal best jump of 6.01 m makes him a part of the so-called 6 metres club.
| Personal information | |
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| Native name | Игоръ Леонидович Транденков |
| Full name | Igor Leonidovich Trandenkov |
| Nationality | Russian |
| Born | August 17, 1966 (age 54) Leningrad, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union |
| Height | 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) |
| Weight | 80 kg (176 lb) |
| Spouse(s) | Marina Trandenkova |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Russia (1993-1999) |
| Sport | Men's athletics |
| Event(s) | Pole vault |
| Club | CSKA Moscow |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | 6.01 m (1996) |
Medal record
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He is married to Russian athlete, Marina Trandenkova.
International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Unified Team | ||||
| 1992 | Summer Olympics | Barcelona, Spain | 2nd | 5.80 m |
| Representing Russia | ||||
| 1993 | World Championships | Stuttgart, Germany | 3rd | 5.80 m |
| 1994 | European Championships | Helsinki, Finland | 2nd | 5.90 m |
| 1996 | Summer Olympics | Atlanta, United States | 2nd | 5.92 m |
| IAAF Grand Prix Final | Milan, Italy | 3rd | 5.80 m | |
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