Nikolay Karasyov (shot putter)

Nikolay Karasyov (Russian: Николай Карасёв; born 29 November 1939) is a retired Russian shot putter. He competed at the 1964 Summer Olympics and finished in sixth place.[1] He won a silver medal at the 1966 European Athletics Championships and was the gold medallist at the 1967 European Indoor Games. He had a personal best of 19.74 m (64 ft 9 in), set in 1970.

Nikolay Karasyov
Personal information
Born29 November 1939 (1939-11-29) (age 83)
Moscow, Russia
Height1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight115 kg (254 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
Event(s)Shot put
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)19.74 m (1970)
Medal record
Representing the  Soviet Union
European Athletics Championships
Silver medal – second place1966 BudapestShot put
European Indoor Games
Gold medal – first place1967 PragueShot put
Bronze medal – third place1968 MadridShot put

References

  1. Nikolay Karasyov. sports-reference.com


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