Ilya Markov

Russian race walker and Olympic athlete

Ilya Markov - Russian race walker and Olympic athlete
Born

June 19th, 1972
53 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Russia

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Competed in race walking events, representing Russia. Achieved a personal best time and participated in various international competitions, including the Olympics. Demonstrated excellence in long-distance walking, consistently performing at high levels in national and continental championships.

Competed in the 2004 Athens Olympics

Won multiple national championships

Set personal best records in race walking events

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