Yuriy Sedykh
Hammer thrower and Olympic champion
Born
Died
2021
5 years ago — 66 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Ukraine
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Competed in athletics, specializing in the hammer throw. Achieved significant success during the 1970s and 1980s. Won the gold medal in the hammer throw at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal. Set a world record in the hammer throw in 1986 that stood for over 16 years. Participated in multiple international competitions, representing the Soviet Union and later Ukraine.
Gold medalist in hammer throw at 1976 Olympics
World record holder in the hammer throw
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