Valentin Demyanenko
Canoeist winning Olympic medals
Born
October 23rd, 1983
41 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Azerbaijan
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Born in Ukraine and later representing Azerbaijan, excelled in canoe sprint competitions. Competed in multiple Olympic Games, securing medals in the K-2 and K-4 events. Achieved success at the World Championships, earning several medals throughout the career, showcasing strong performances in tandem and team events.
Won a silver medal in the K-2 1000m at the 2008 Beijing Olympics
Secured bronze medals at the ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships
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