Vladimir Ivanovich Morozov (born 1940)
Soviet canoe racer (1940–2023) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Vladimir Ivanovich Morozov (Russian: Владимир Иванович Морозов, sometimes shown as Vladimir Morosov, 4 March 1940 – 8 February 2023) was a Soviet sprint canoeist. He trained at Armed Forces sports society in Krasnovodsk and later in Kyiv.[1]
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's canoe sprint | ||
Representing  Soviet Union | ||
| Olympic Games | ||
 | 1964 Tokyo | K-4 1000 m |
| 1968 Mexico City | K-2 1000 m |
| 1972 Munich | K-4 1000 m |
| World Championships | ||
| 1966 East Berlin | K-4 10000 m |
| 1970 Copenhagen | K-4 1000 m |
| 1971 Belgrade | K-4 1000 m |
 | 1963 Jajce | K-1 4 x 500 m |
| 1973 Tampere | K-4 1000 m |
 | 1966 East Berlin | K-4 1000 m |
Morozov was born in Krasnovodsk, Turkmen SSR on 4 March 1940.[2] He began canoeing in 1957 and became a member of the USSR National Team in 1963.[2] He won gold medals for the USSR at three consecutive Olympics between 1964 and 1972.
Morozov also won six medals at the ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships with three golds (K-4 1000 m: 1970, 1971; K-4 10000 m: 1966, two silvers (K-1 4 x 500 m: 1963, K-4 1000 m: 1973), and a bronze (K-4 1000 m: 1966). Morozov was awarded two Orders of the Red Banner of Labour (1969, 1972).[1]
Morozov died on 8 February 2023, at the age of 82.[3]
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