Vladimir Smirnov

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameVladimir Viktorovich•Smirnov
Used nameVladimir•Smirnov
Original nameВладимир Викторович•Смирнов
Other namesVolodymyr Viktorovych Smyrnov, Володимир Вікторович Смирнов
Born20 May 1954 in Rubizhne, Luhansk (UKR)
Died28 July 1982 in Roma, Roma (ITA)
Measurements185 cm / 78 kg
NOC Soviet Union
Nationality Ukraine
Medals OG
Gold 1
Silver 1
Bronze 1
Total 3

Biography

Died following a fencing accident at the World Championships when his opponent’s weapon broke, pierced his mask and went into his brain.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal Nationality As
1980 Summer Olympics Fencing URS UKR Vladimir Smirnov
Foil, Individual, Men (Olympic) 1 Gold
Foil, Team, Men (Olympic) Soviet Union 2 Silver
Épée, Team, Men (Olympic) Soviet Union 3 Bronze

Special Notes