Vladimir Raskatov

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameVladimir Sergeyevich•Raskatov
Used nameVladimir•Raskatov
Original nameВладимир Сергеевич•Раскатов
Other namesVolodymyr Serhiyovych Raskatov, Володимир Сергійович Раскатов
Born23 October 1957 in Zaporizhzhia, Zaporizhzhia (UKR)
Died11 January 2014 in Chișinău, Chișinău (MDA)
AffiliationsAvangard Zaporizhzhia, Zaporizhzhia (UKR)
NOC Soviet Union
Nationality Ukraine
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 1
Total 2

Biography

Ukrainian Vladimir Raskatov’s best year was 1976, when he won his only Soviet title in the 400 freestyle and was selected for the Soviet 1976 Olympic team, where he surprised the world by winning his 400 freestyle heat with a new Olympic record, later winning a bronze in the 400 metre final. He also won silver as a member of the Soviet 4x200 free relay team. In 1977, Raskatov won gold as a member of the Soviet 4x200 freestyle relay team at the European Championships, but was not as successful individually, reaching only the semifinals of the 400 freestyle. Domestically, besides his 1976 title, Raskatov won three silvers (1977 in 400 free and 1976 and 1978 in the 4x200 relay) and three bronzes (1977 in 200 free, 1978 in 400 free, and 1979 in the 4x200 free relay) at the Soviet championships. He later worked as a swimming coach in Moldova.

Personal Best\: 200 m freestyle – 1:52.10 (1976); 400 m freestyle – 3:55.76 (1976).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal Nationality As
1976 Summer Olympics Swimming (Aquatics) URS UKR Vladimir Raskatov
400 metres Freestyle, Men (Olympic) 3 Bronze
4 × 200 metres Freestyle Relay, Men (Olympic) Soviet Union 2 Silver

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