Vladimir Trusenyov

Vladimir Ivanovich Trusenyov (Russian: Владимир Иванович Трусенёв; 3 August 1931 – 2001) was a Russian discus thrower who won a European title in 1962 and placed third in 1958. In 1962 he held a world record for a few weeks. He competed in the 1960 and 1964 Summer Olympics and finished 15th and 8th, respectively.[2][3]

Vladimir Trusenyov
Personal information
Born3 August 1931
Buinsk, Russia
Died2001
Height191 cm (6 ft 3 in)
Weight112 kg (247 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
Event(s)Discus throw
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)61.64 (1962)[1]
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing  Soviet Union
European Championships
Bronze medal – third place1958 StockholmDiscus throw
Gold medal – first place1962 BelgradeDiscus throw

Trusenyov took up athletics in the mid-1950s and won the Soviet title in 1962, 1964, 1965 and 1966, placing second in 1958 and third in 1957. After retiring from competitions he worked as an athletics coach until 1996.[4]

References
  1. Vladimir Trusenyov. trackfield.brinkster.net
  2. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Vladimir Trusenyov". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 10 May 2012.
  3. Mention of Vladimir Trusenyov's death (in Russian)
  4. Трусенев Владимир Иванович (1931–2001). nekropol-spb.ru


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