Vladimir Tkatchenko
Basketball player and gold medalist
Born
September 20th, 1957
67 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Ukraine
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Played professional basketball in the Soviet Union and represented the national team. Achieved notable success in international competitions, securing a gold medal at the 1988 Seoul Olympics. Contributed to the development of basketball in Ukraine after the dissolution of the Soviet Union, transitioning into coaching and mentoring roles within the sport. Established a reputation within the basketball community for skill and leadership on and off the court.
Gold medal at the 1988 Seoul Olympics
Professional career with BC Dynamo Moscow
Contribution to Ukrainian basketball development
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