Viktor Tsybulenko
Viktor Sergeevich Tsybulenko[nb 1] (13 July 1930 – 19 October 2013) was a Ukrainian javelin thrower.[1] He competed for the Soviet Union at the 1952, 1956 and 1960 Olympics and won a gold medal in 1960 and a bronze in 1956, while finishing fourth in 1952.[2] For these achievements he was awarded the Order of the Red Banner of Labour in 1960 and the Order of the Badge of Honor in 1957.
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Personal information | |||||||||||
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Born | 13 July 1930 Veprik, Kiev Oblast, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union | ||||||||||
Died | 19 October 2013 (aged 83) Kiev, Ukraine | ||||||||||
Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||||||||||
Weight | 92 kg (203 lb) | ||||||||||
Sport | |||||||||||
Sport | Athletics | ||||||||||
Event(s) | Javelin throw | ||||||||||
Club | SKA, Kiev | ||||||||||
Achievements and titles | |||||||||||
Personal best(s) | 84.64 m (1960) | ||||||||||
Medal record
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Tsybulenko was ranked within the world's top 10 javelin throwers in 1952–62, except for 1955; his best placement was second in 1962 and third in 1960. Nationally he won the Soviet title in 1952, 1955–57 and 1959.[2]
After finishing his athletics career Tsybulenko served in the Soviet Army, retiring in 1985 with a rank of colonel. He then returned to the javelin throw and won the 1994 World Masters Championships.[2]
References
- "Сайт федерації легкої атлетики України". Uaf.org.ua.
- Viktor Tsybulenko. sports-reference.com