Boris Zaytsev

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameBoris Mikhaylovich•Zaytsev
Used nameBoris•Zaytsev
Original nameБорис Михайлович•Зайцев
Born23 March 1937 in Moskva (Moscow), Moskva (RUS)
Died24 February 2000 in Moskva (Moscow), Moskva (RUS)
AffiliationsDynamo Moskva, Moskva (RUS)
NOC Soviet Union
Nationality Russian Federation
Medals OG
Gold 1
Silver 0
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Boris Zaytsev played his entire career from 1957-70 with one club – Dynamo Moskva. He never won a Soviet title with them, but was a runner-up five times (1959, 1960, 1962-64) and also won bronze medals five times (1958, 1966-69). Internationally, Zaytsev played only seven games with the Soviet National team, but won an Olympic gold in 1964, and was twice World and European Champion (1963-64). After his playing career Zaytsev worked as a coach with Dynamo Moskva from 1971-97.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal Nationality As
1964 Winter Olympics Ice Hockey (Ice Hockey) URS RUS Boris Zaytsev
Ice Hockey, Men (Olympic) Soviet Union 1 Gold

Special Notes