Boris Yakovlev

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameBoris Aleksandrovich•Yakovlev
Used nameBoris•Yakovlev
Original nameБорис Александрович•Яковлев
Born16 July 1945 in Petrovsk, Saratov (RUS)
Died23 June 2014
Measurements173 cm / 63 kg
NOC Soviet Union
Nationality Russian Federation

Biography

Boris Yakovlev was a race walker who specialized in the 20 km. He competed at the 1969, 1971, and 1978 European Championships, placing seventh, seventh, and fourth, respectively. Yakovlev was runner-up at the 1979 Lugano Trophy in 1-19:46 on a short course. He competed at the 1980 Olympics in the 50 km, but was disqualified. Yakovlev later became a national walking coach.

Personal Best: 50kmW – 3-51:43 (1982).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal Nationality As
1980 Summer Olympics Athletics URS RUS Boris Yakovlev
50 kilometres Race Walk, Men (Olympic) DQ