Valentin Gavrilov

Valentin Aleksandrovich Gavrilov (Russian: Валентин Александрович Гаврилов, 26 July 1946 - 23 December, 2003) was a retired Russian high jumper who won a bronze medal at the 1968 Olympics. That year he also finished second at the European Indoor Games, but in 1969-70 he won his all international competitions, including European championships (indoor and outdoor) and the Universiade.[1]

Valentin Gavrilov
Valentin Gavrilov in 1968
Personal information
Born26 July 1946 (1946-07-26) (age 74)
Moscow, Russia
Died23 December, 2003
Moscow, Russia
Height1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)
Weight75 kg (165 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
Event(s)High jump
ClubDynamo Moscow
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)2.21 m (1969)

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