Vladimir Orlov

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameVladimir Aleksandrovich•Orlov
Used nameVladimir•Orlov
Original nameВладимир Александрович•Орлов
Born2 December 1938 in Moskva (Moscow), Moskva (RUS)
Measurements180 cm / 75 kg
AffiliationsTrud Moskva, Moskva (RUS)
NOC Soviet Union
Nationality Russian Federation
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Vladimir Orlov was a sprinter who rarely skated distances other than 500 m, so he never competed at the World or European All-around Championships. Throughout his entire career Orlov was under the shadow of the great Soviet sprinter Yevgeny Grishin. Orlov made his only international appearance at the 1964 Winter Olympics, where he shared a silver medal in the 500 m with Grishin and Alv Gjestvang. Domestically, Orlov never won a Soviet title, but was runner-up in 1966 and third in 1962 (both in the 500).

Personal Bests: 500 – 39.9 (1964); 1500 – 2:08.7 (1964); 5000 – 8:06.0 (1963); 10000 – 17:05.0 (1966).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal Nationality As
1964 Winter Olympics Speed Skating (Skating) URS RUS Vladimir Orlov
500 metres, Men (Olympic) =2 Silver