Valentin Demyanenko

Canoeist winning Olympic medals

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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