Alexander Ushakov (biathlete)
Soviet biathlete (1948–2024)
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Alexander Andreevich Ushakov (Russian: Александр Андреевич Ушаков; 18 July 1948 – 14 August 2024) was a Soviet biathlete. In his career, he won three gold medals, one silver and one bronze medal at the Biathlon World Championships.[2] Ushakov died on 14 August 2024, at the age of 76.[3]
FullnameAlexander Andreevich Ushakov
Born18 July 1948
Died14 August 2024 (aged 76)
Height1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)[1]
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| Full name | Alexander Andreevich Ushakov | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 18 July 1948 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 14 August 2024 (aged 76) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Biathlon | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Teams | 8 (1970, 1971, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Medals | 5 (3 gold) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Individual victories | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Individual podiums | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Biathlon results
All results are sourced from the International Biathlon Union.[4]
World Championships
5 medals (3 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze)
| Event | Individual | Sprint | Relay |
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 1970 Östersund |
9th | N/a | Gold |
 1971 Hämeenlinna |
9th | N/a | — |
 1973 Lake Placid |
16th | N/a | — |
 1974 Minsk |
— | 14th | Gold |
 1975 Antholz-Anterselva |
9th | 9th | Silver |
| 1976 Antholz-Anterselva |
N/a | 18th | N/a |
 1977 Lillehammer |
10th | Bronze | Gold |
 1978 Hochfilzen |
20th | 18th | 4th |
- *During Olympic seasons competitions are only held for those events not included in the Olympic program.
- **Sprint was added as an event in 1974.
