Nikolay Burobin

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameNikolay Aleksandrovich•Burobin
Used nameNikolay•Burobin
Original nameНиколай Александрович•Буробин
Born25 May 1937 in Pushkino, Moskva Oblast (RUS)
Measurements181 cm / 82 kg
AffiliationsCSKA Moskva, Moskva (RUS)
NOC Soviet Union
Nationality Russian Federation
Medals OG
Gold 1
Silver 0
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Nikolay Burobin started to play volleyball with Energiya Moskva, but soon in 1961 he moved to CSKA Moskva and played there until the end of his playing career in 1968. With CSKA Moskva Burobin won six Soviet titles (1958, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1965, 1966) and two European Champions’ League titles (1960, 1962). Burobin played with the Soviet national team from 1958-1966 and he won Olympic gold in 1964, World Championships titles in 1960 and 1962 and World Cup title in 1965. He also won bronzes at the 1966 World Championships and 1958 and 1963 European Championships. After finishing his playing career, Burobin worked as a volleyball coach, being the head coach of CSKA Moskva women’s team from 1981-1983.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal Nationality As
1964 Summer Olympics Volleyball (Volleyball) URS RUS Nikolay Burobin
Volleyball, Men (Olympic) Soviet Union 1 Gold

Special Notes