Volodymyr Holubnychy

Ukrainian race walker and Olympian

Volodymyr Holubnychy - Ukrainian race walker and Olympian
Born

June 2nd, 1936
88 years ago

Died

2021
4 years ago — 85 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Ukraine

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The athlete specialized in race walking, competing at the international level. Achievements include participation in the 1960 Rome Olympics, where an Olympic performance was showcased. Multiple national championships were won, contributing to the advancement of race walking in Ukraine.

Competed in the 1960 Rome Olympics

Won multiple national championships

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