Vladimir Leontyev

Vladimir Pavlovich Leontyev (Russian: Владимир Павлович Леонтьев, 4 November 1946 – 21 September 2005) was a Russian sailor. He competed in the Flying Dutchman class at the 1972, 1976 and 1980 Olympics and placed fifth-sixth.[1] Domestically he won 11 Soviet titles in this event between 1969 and 1981.[2][3]

Vladimir Leontyev
Personal information
Born4 November 1946
Moscow, Russia[1]
Died21 September 2005 (aged 58)
Moscow, Russia
Height168 cm (5 ft 6 in)
Weight77 kg (170 lb)
Sport
SportSailing
ClubSoviet Army Moscow

Leontyev was born in a family of competitive sailors, and took up the sport in 1957. He graduated from the Institute of Physical Education in Yerevan, and after retiring from competitions worked as a sailing coach.[3]

References

  1. Vladimir Leontyev. sports-reference.com
  2. Парусный спорт. sport-history.ru
  3. Владимир Леонтьев. ym-online.ru
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