| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 14 April 1976 |
| Sport | |
| Country | Belarus |
| Sport | Sport shooting |
Petr Litvinchuk (born 14 April 1976) is a sport shooter from Belarus. [1] [2] He was born in Brest, Belarus, and lives in Minsk, Belarus. [3]
He competed for Belarus in the 2008 Summer Olympics, coming in 17th in the Men's 50m rifle prone. [4]
He shares the world record in the 50 meter rifle prone competition, with a 600 he shot in 2003. [5]
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