Anatoli Tarasov

Ice hockey player and coach

Anatoli Tarasov - Ice hockey player and coach
Born

December 10th, 1918
106 years ago

Died

June 23rd, 1995
29 years ago — 76 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Russia

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An influential figure in ice hockey, contributions spanned playing and coaching. Played for the Soviet Union and was pivotal in developing the sport in the country. Established coaching techniques that emphasized team play and skill development. Led coaching duties for the Soviet national team, achieving significant success during the 1960s and 1970s, including multiple World Championships and Olympic gold medals.

Coached the Soviet national team to Olympic gold in 1964 and 1968

Contributed to the development of ice hockey in the Soviet Union

Pioneered coaching methods and strategies in ice hockey

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