Vladimir Shmelyov
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Vladimir Shmelyov (born 31 August 1946) is a former Soviet modern pentathlete
and Olympic Champion. He competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics
in Munich, where he won a gold medal in the team competition (together with Boris Onishchenko
and Pavel Lednyov
), and placed fifth in the individual competition.
Modern pentathlon
The modern pentathlon is a sports contest that includes five events: pistol shooting, épée fencing, 200 m freestyle swimming, show jumping, and a 3 km cross-country run...
and Olympic Champion. He competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics
1972 Summer Olympics
The 1972 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XX Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event held in Munich, West Germany, from August 26 to September 11, 1972....
in Munich, where he won a gold medal in the team competition (together with Boris Onishchenko
Boris Onishchenko
Boris Onishchenko is a former Ukrainian/Soviet modern pentathlete who competed in the 1968 Summer Olympics, in the 1972 Summer Olympics, and in the 1976 Summer Olympics.He was a member of the Soviet Union's modern pentathlon team in the 1976 Summer Olympics, infamous...
and Pavel Lednyov
Pavel Lednyov
Pavel Serafimovich Lednyov was a Soviet modern pentathlete and Olympic Champion. He won a total of seven Olympic medals in modern pentathlon, more than any other player to date...
), and placed fifth in the individual competition.