Vladimir Semyonov
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Vladimir Viktorovich•Semyonov |
| Used name | Vladimir•Semyonov |
| Original name | Владимир Викторович•Семёнов |
| Born | 10 May 1938 in Moskva (Moscow), Moskva (RUS) |
| Died | 21 November 2016 in Moskva (Moscow), Moskva (RUS) |
| Measurements | 184 cm / 78 kg |
| Affiliations | VS Moskva, Moskva (RUS) |
| NOC |  Soviet Union |
| Nationality |  Russian Federation |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 2 |
| Bronze | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
Biography
Besides his three Olympic medals, Vladimir Semyonov won European titles in 1966 and 1970 and added a bronze at the 1958 European Championships. Semyonov, who competed with TsSK VMF Moskva for his entire club career, won Soviet Championships in 1963-67, and 1970-71. After finishing his sporting career, Semyonov worked as a water polo coach with TsSK VMF Moskva. He was also the coach of the 1972 Soviet Olympic water polo team.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | Nationality | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 Summer Olympics | Water Polo (Aquatics) | URS |
RUS |
Vladimir Semyonov | |||
| Water Polo, Men (Olympic) | Soviet Union | 2 | Silver | ||||
| 1964 Summer Olympics | Water Polo (Aquatics) | URS |
RUS |
Vladimir Semyonov | |||
| Water Polo, Men (Olympic) | Soviet Union | 3 | Bronze | ||||
| 1968 Summer Olympics | Water Polo (Aquatics) | URS |
RUS |
Vladimir Semyonov | |||
| Water Polo, Men (Olympic) | Soviet Union | 2 | Silver |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the European Water Polo Championships (2–0–1 1958 Budapest bronze; 1966 Utrecht gold; 1970 Barcelona gold)