Viktor Varlamov
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Viktor Varlamov is a former Soviet speedskater
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He competed at the 1976 Winter Olympics
, where he placed fourth in both 5,000 and 10,000 metres.
He set world record in 10,000 m
in Medeo in 1975, with the time 14:52.73.
Long track speed skating
Speed skating is an Olympic sport where competitors are timed while crossing a set distance. It is also a sport for leisure. Sports such as short track speedskating, inline speedskating, and quad speed skating are also called speed skating...
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He competed at the 1976 Winter Olympics
Speed skating at the 1976 Winter Olympics
-500 m:Tuesday February 10, 1976 — 30 competitors from 16 countries-1.000 m:Thursday February 12, 1976 — 32 competitors from 16 countries-1.500 m:Friday February 13, 1976 — 30 competitors from 18 countries-5.000 m:...
, where he placed fourth in both 5,000 and 10,000 metres.
He set world record in 10,000 m
World record progression 10,000 m speed skating men
The World record progression 10,000 m speed skating men as recognised by the International Skating Union:-See also:* List of speed skating records* World record progression 500 m speed skating men* World record progression 1,000 m speed skating men...
in Medeo in 1975, with the time 14:52.73.