Aleksandr Vasilyevich Samsonov (Russian: Александр Васильевич Самсонов; born 16 July 1953) is a Russian former swimmer. He competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics in the 400 m, 1500 m and 4 × 200 m freestyle. He won a bronze medal in the relay, in which he swam for the Soviet team in the preliminary round, but failed to reach the finals in other events.[1]
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Born | (1953-07-16) 16 July 1953 (age 69) Moscow, Russia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 80 kg (176 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sport | Swimming | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Club | CSKA Moscow | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Between 1970 and 1975 he won six medals at European and world championships, including four medals at the 1974 European Aquatics Championships.[2]
European Champions in Men's 400 m Freestyle | |
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