Vladimir Tkatchenko

Basketball player and gold medalist

Vladimir Tkatchenko - Basketball player and gold medalist
Born

September 20th, 1957
67 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Ukraine

Links & References

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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