Konstantin Grachev
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Konstantin Nikolayevich Grachev (Russian: Константин Николаевич Грачёв; 17 April 1927 – 4 April 2013) was a Russian sprinter. He competed at the 1956 Summer Olympics and 1960 Summer Olympics in the 400 m and 4 × 400 m events, but failed to reach the finals.[1] During his career Grachev won seven Soviet titles and one European title in the 400 m. After retiring from competitions he moved to Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine.[2] Grachev died on 4 April 2013, at the age of 85.[3]
Born17 April 1927
Saint Petersburg, Russia
Died4 April 2013 (aged 85)
Height1.66 m (5 ft 5 in)
Weight63 kg (139 lb)
Konstantin Grachev at the 1960 Summer Olympics | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 17 April 1927 Saint Petersburg, Russia |
| Died | 4 April 2013 (aged 85) |
| Height | 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) |
| Weight | 63 kg (139 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | 400 m |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best | 400 m – 46.9 (1960) |
