Valeriy Abramov

Valeriy Abramov (22 August 1956 – 14 September 2016) was a long-distance runner from the Soviet Union, who set a national record in the men's 5,000 metres event on 9 September 1981 in Rieti, Italy, clocking 13:11.99.[1] He also competed in the men's 5000 metres at the 1980 Summer Olympics.[2]

Achievements

Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing  Soviet Union
1981 European Indoor Championships Grenoble, France 3rd 2860 m
1982 European Indoor Championships Milan, Italy 3rd 3000 m
European Championships Athens, Greece 6th 5000 m
1983 European Indoor Championships Budapest, Hungary 2nd 3000 m
World Championships Helsinki, Finland 11th 5000 m
1984 Friendship Games Moscow, Soviet Union 1st 10,000 m 27:55.16

References

  1. ↑ "Ушёл из жизни рекордсмен России в беге на 5000 м Валерий Абрамов". rambler.ru. Retrieved 16 September 2016.
  2. ↑ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill. "Valeriy Abramov Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved 9 November 2017.



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