Vitold Kreyer

Vitold Anatolievich Kreyer (Russian: Витольд Анатольевич Креер; 12 October 1932 – 1 August 2020)[2] was a Russian triple jumper. He competed in the 1956, 1960 and 1964 Olympics and won bronze medals in 1956 and 1960. He won the Soviet title in 1960 and 1961 but failed to reach the finals at the 1958 and 1962 European Championships. In retirement he coached triple jumpers, including the three-time Olympic champion Viktor Saneyev. He was head coach of the Soviet athletics team in 1967–80, and headed the Russian athletics team at the 2000 Olympics.[3]

Vitold Kreyer
Vitold Kreyer at the 1960 Olympics
Personal information
Born12 October 1932 (1932-10-12)
Krasnodar, Soviet Union
Died1 August 2020 (2020-09) (aged 87)
Height180 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Weight70 kg (154 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
Event(s)Triple jump
ClubDynamo Moscow
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)16.71 m (1961)[1]
Medal record
Representing  Soviet Union
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 1956 Melbourne Triple jump
Bronze medal – third place 1960 RomeTriple jump

References
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  1. Vitold Kreyer. trackfield.brinkster.net
  2. "Призер Олимпийских игр в тройном прыжке Витольд Креер умер в возрасте 87 лет - ТАСС".
  3. Vitold Kreyer. sports-reference.com


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