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Soviet athlete (1957–2021)
Vladimir Kiselyov
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1957-01-01)1 January 1957Myski, Kemerovo Oblast, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union |
| Died | 7 January 2021(2021-01-07) (aged 64)Kremenchuk, Poltava Oblast, Ukraine |
Medal record Men's Athletics Representing the  Soviet Union Olympic Games   1980 Moscow Shot put |
Vladimir Viktorovich Kiselyov (Russian: Владимир Викторович Киселёв; Ukrainian: Володимир Вікторович Кисельов; sometimes listed as Volodymyr Kyselyov 1 January 1957 – 7 January 2021) was a Soviet-born Ukrainian athlete who mainly competed in the shot put during his career.
He competed for the USSR in the 1980 Summer Olympics held in Moscow, Soviet Union where he won the gold medal in the men's shot put event.
In 1985, Kiselyov lost 25 kg (55 lbs) and almost died as a result of past use of prohibited substances, specifically testosterone.
- Biography
- Wallenschinsky, David and Jaime Loucky (2008). "Track & Field (Men): Shot Put". In The Complete Book of the Olympics: 2008 Edition. London: Aurum Press. p. 238.
- Vladimir Kiselyov at World Athletics
- Vladimir Kiselyov at Olympedia