Vladimir Polyakov (high jumper)

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Vladimir Polyakov
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NationalitySoviet
Born (1935-08-09) 9 August 1935 (age 87)
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SportAthletics
Event(s)High jump

Vladimir Polyakov (born 9 August 1935) is a Soviet athlete. He competed in the men's high jump at the 1956 Summer Olympics. [1]

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References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Vladimir Polyakov Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 28 December 2017.