Fyodor Lyakhovsky
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Fyodor Petrovich•Lyakhovsky |
| Used name | Fyodor•Lyakhovsky |
| Original name | Фёдор Петрович•Ляховский |
| Other names | Fedir Petrovych Liakhovskiy, Федір Петрович Ляховський |
| Born | 14 February 1936 in Vinnytsia, Vinnytsia (UKR) |
| Died | 30 May 2017 in Vinnytsia, Vinnytsia (UKR) |
| Measurements | 190 cm / 84 kg |
| Affiliations | Dynamo Vinnytsya, Vinnytsia (UKR) |
| NOC |  Soviet Union |
| Nationality |  Ukraine |
Biography
Fyodor Lyakhovsky took up kayaking in his teens. His only international tournament was the 1960 Roma Olympics, where he was fifth in the K-1 4x500 m relay, the only time this event has been held at the Olympic Games. Domestically Lyakhovsky won three Soviet titles – in 1960 and 1962 in K-1 4x500 relay and in 1963 in K-2 1000 m. After finishing his sporting career, Lyakhovsky worked as a kayaking coach in his hometown of Vinnytsia.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | Nationality | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 Summer Olympics | Canoe Sprint (Canoeing) | URS |
UKR |
Fyodor Lyakhovsky | |||
| Kayak Relay, 4 × 500 metres, Men (Olympic) | Soviet Union | 5 |