Viktor Chukarin
Ukrainian gymnast and Olympic champion
Born
November 9th, 1921
103 years ago
Died
August 25th, 1984
41 years ago — 62 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Ukraine
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Competed in artistic gymnastics during the 1950s. Achieved significant success at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics, securing multiple medals. Later transitioned to coaching, influencing a new generation of gymnasts in the Soviet Union.
Won six gold medals at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics
Served as a coach for the Soviet national team
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