Maksim Opalev
Canoeist with Olympic gold medal
Born
April 4th, 1979
46 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Russia
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Competed in sprint canoeing, specializing in the K-2 1000 meters event. Achieved notable success at the 2004 Athens Olympics, where a gold medal was earned. Participated in multiple World Championships, contributing to various medal wins for the national team. Regularly competed in international events throughout the early 2000s, establishing a prominent presence in the sport.
Won a gold medal in K-2 1000m at the 2004 Olympics
Secured multiple medals at World Championships
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