Yaroslav Rybakov
Russian high jumper and Olympian
Born
November 22nd, 1980
44 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Russia
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Competed in high jump, achieving notable success in the early 2000s. Secured a silver medal at the 2004 Athens Olympics. Claimed victory at the European Championships in 2002 with a personal best jump of 2.37 meters. Remained a prominent figure in the athletics community during his competitive years.
Won silver medal at the 2004 Athens Olympics
Triumphed at the 2002 European Championships
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