Dmitry Zhitnikov
Russian handball player and champion
Born
November 20th, 1989
35 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Russia
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Competed in handball at the professional level, representing Russia in international competitions. Achieved significant success at the club level, particularly with the Russian team Chekhovskie Medvedi. Contributed to Russia's national handball team during various championships, including the European Handball Championship.
Won the gold medal at the 2012 European Handball Championship
Competed in multiple World Championships
Played for Chekhovskie Medvedi, winning domestic titles
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