Nikolay Kirov
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Nikolay Ivanovich•Kirov |
| Used name | Nikolay•Kirov |
| Original name | Николай Иванович•Киров |
| Born | 22 November 1957 in Streshin, Homel (BLR) |
| Measurements | 176 cm / 63 kg |
| Affiliations | Lokomotiv Homel, Homel (BLR) |
| NOC |  Soviet Union |
| Nationality |  Belarus |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Belarusian Nikolay Kirov was the leading Soviet male middle-distance runner in the early 1980s. Kirov won an 800 bronze at the 1980 Olympics and 800 silver at the 1982 European Championships, also winning a 1,500 silver at the 1981 European Cup. He set one world record during his career, with the Soviet 4x800 relay team that clocked 7:08.1 in 1978. Kirov won five Soviet titles – 800 in 1978; 1,500 in 1982-83; and 4x800 relay in 1979 and 1981. He later became an athletics coach.
Personal Best: 800 – 1:45.11 (1981).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | Nationality | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 Summer Olympics | Athletics | URS |
BLR |
Nikolay Kirov | |||
| 800 metres, Men (Olympic) | 3 | Bronze |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the European Athletics Championships (0–1–0 1982 Athina silver: 1500 m)