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Viktor Lyoskin
Soviet speed skater / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Viktor Lyoskin (Russian: Виктор Лёскин; 27 October 1953 – 2002) was a Russian speed skater. He competed at the 1980 Winter Olympics in the 5000 m and 10000 m and finished in 11th and 7th place, respectively.[1] On 3 April 1977 he set a new world record on the 10,000 m at the high-altitude rink of Medeo.[2]
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Born | (1953-10-27)27 October 1953 Nizhny Novgorod, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union |
Died | 2002 (aged 48–49) |
Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) |
Weight | 75 kg (165 lb) |
Sport | |
Sport | Speed skating |
Club | Trud |
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Personal bests:[1]
- 500 m – 39.2 (1979)
- 1000 m – 1:19.60 (1977)
- 1500 m – 1:57.26 (1980)
- 5000 m – 7:02.10 (1980)
- 10000 m – 14:34.33 (1977)