Vilikton Barannikov

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameVilikton Innokentyevich•Barannikov
Used nameVilikton•Barannikov
Original nameВиликтон Иннокентьевич•Баранников
Born4 July 1938 in Ulan-Ude, Respublika Buryatiya (RUS)
Died29 November 2007 in Ulan-Ude, Respublika Buryatiya (RUS)
Measurements160 cm / 60 kg
AffiliationsBurevestnik Moskva, Moskva (RUS)
NOC Soviet Union
Nationality Russian Federation
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Vilikton Barannikov never won a Soviet title, but was a runner-up four times, in 1960-62 and 1965. Barannikov competed in two Olympic Games, losing to Argentine Abel Laudonio in the quarter-final at the 1960 Olympics and winning the silver medal in 1964. Barannikov also competed at the 1965 and 1967 European Championships, winning gold in 1965, but losing his first round bout to Italian Enzo Petriglia in 1967. In all, Barannikov finished his boxing career with 228 wins out of 275 bouts. After his boxing career, Barannikov worked as a boxing coach in his hometown Ulan-Ude and was also a boxing referee.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal Nationality As
1960 Summer Olympics Boxing URS RUS Vilikton Barannikov
Lightweight, Men (Olympic) =5
1964 Summer Olympics Boxing URS RUS Vilikton Barannikov
Lightweight, Men (Olympic) 2 Silver