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Belarusian discus thrower From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Vladimir Vladimirovich Dubrovshchik (Belarusian: Уладзімір Уладзіміравіч Дуброўшчык; born January 7, 1972, in Hrodna) is a Belarusian former discus thrower who won the Olympic silver medal in 1996. He is also the 1994 European champion and 1995 World Championships silver medallist. He finished fourth at the 1997 World Championships. In 2000 he set his personal best throw with 69.28 metres. He retired after the 2001 season.
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Native name | Уладзімір Уладзіміравіч Дуброўшчык |
Full name | Vladimir Vladimirovich Dubrovshchik |
Nationality | Belarusian |
Born | January 7, 1972 53) Hrodna, Byelorussian SSR, Soviet Union | (age
Height | 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) |
Weight | 115 kg (254 lb) |
Sport | |
Country | Belarus (1993-2001) |
Sport | Athletics |
Event | Discus throw |
Achievements and titles | |
Olympic finals |
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World finals |
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Regional finals |
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Personal best | 69.28 m (2000) |
Medal record |
Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes | |
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Representing Belarus | |||||
1994 | European Championships | Helsinki, Finland | 1st | 64.78 m | |
1995 | World Championships | Gothenburg, Sweden | 2nd | 65.98 m | |
1996 | Summer Olympics | Atlanta, United States | 2nd | 66.60 m | |
1997 | World Championships | Athens, Greece | 4th | 66.12 m | |
Universiade | Sicily, Italy | 1st | 66.40 m | ||
1998 | European Championships | Budapest, Hungary | 6th | 63.96 m | |
1999 | World Championships | Seville, Spain | 7th | 64.00 m | |
2000 | Summer Olympics | Sydney, Australia | 7th | 65.13 m | |
2001 | World Championships | Edmonton, Canada | 13th | 61.73 m |
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