Aleksandr Kozhevnikov

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameAleksandr Viktorovich•Kozhevnikov
Used nameAleksandr•Kozhevnikov
Original nameАлександр Викторович•Кожевников
Born21 September 1958 in Penza, Penza (RUS)
Measurements190 cm / 88 kg
AffiliationsSpartak Moskva, Moskva (RUS) / Krylya Sovetov Moskva, Moskva (RUS)
NOC Soviet Union
Nationality Russian Federation
Medals OG
Gold 2
Silver 0
Bronze 0
Total 2

Biography

Aleksandr Kozhevnikov began his hockey career in 1975 with Dizelist Penza and in 1977 joined Spartak Moskva, playing there until 1986. From 1986-89 Kozhevnikov played with Krylya Sovetov Moskva and then spent couple of years playing abroad, before finishing his career in 1995-97, again with Krylya Sovetov. Kozhevnikov never won a Soviet title, but won four silvers (1981-1983) and four bronzes (1979-80, 1986, 1989) at the Soviet Championships. He was also the leading goalscorer at the 1982 Soviet Championships with 43 goals. Internationally besides his two Olympic golds, Kozhevnikov was a World and European Champion in 1982, and also won bronze at the 1984 Canada Cup.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal Nationality As
1984 Winter Olympics Ice Hockey (Ice Hockey) URS RUS Aleksandr Kozhevnikov
Ice Hockey, Men (Olympic) Soviet Union 1 Gold
1988 Winter Olympics Ice Hockey (Ice Hockey) URS RUS Aleksandr Kozhevnikov
Ice Hockey, Men (Olympic) Soviet Union 1 Gold

Special Notes