Nikolay Puzanov

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameNikolay Vasilyevich•Puzanov
Used nameNikolay•Puzanov
Original nameНиколай Васильевич•Пузанов
Born7 April 1938 in Kyshtym, Chelyabinsk (RUS)
Died2 January 2008 in St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg (RUS)
Measurements179 cm / 80 kg
AffiliationsSKA St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg (RUS)
NOC Soviet Union
Nationality Russian Federation
Medals OG
Gold 1
Silver 0
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Nikolay Puzanov was one of the top Soviet biathletes of the 1960s. In 1962, he won his only World title as member of the Soviet relay team. He added silver relay medals in 1965 and 1967, and an individual medal (20 km) in 1965. At the Olympics, the Soviet team took the highest honor again, although Puzanov’s time was the weakest of the four team members. Puzanov also won three national titles, twice individually in 20 km (1963 and 1967) and once in the relay (1969). In 1970, he graduated from the Military Institute of Physical Culture. He continued working at the military academy, after failing to qualify for the 1972 Olympics.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal Nationality As
1964 Winter Olympics Biathlon URS RUS Nikolay Puzanov
20 kilometres, Men (Olympic) 10
1968 Winter Olympics Biathlon URS RUS Nikolay Puzanov
20 kilometres, Men (Olympic) 6
4 × 7.5 kilometres Relay, Men (Olympic) Soviet Union 1 Gold

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