Vladimir Semyonov

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameVladimir Viktorovich•Semyonov
Used nameVladimir•Semyonov
Original nameВладимир Викторович•Семёнов
Born10 May 1938 in Moskva (Moscow), MoskvaRUS
Died21 November 2016 (aged 78 years 6 months 11 days) in Moskva (Moscow), MoskvaRUS
Measurements184 cm / 78 kg
AffiliationsVS Moskva — Moskva (Moscow), MoskvaRUS
NOCSoviet UnionURS
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

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