Dmitry Zhitnikov

Russian handball player and champion

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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