Vladimir Gomelsky
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BornOctober 20, 1953
Leningrad, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
NationalityRussian
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 20, 1953 Leningrad, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union |
| Nationality | Russian |
| Career history | |
| CSKA Moscow | |
| Career highlights | |
| Honored Coach of the Russian SSR (1986) | |
Vladimir Alexandrovich Gomelsky (Russian: Владимир Александрович Гомельский; born 20 October 1953 in Leningrad) is a Russian TV commentator, journalist, and writer. He is also a former Soviet professional basketball player and coach.
Gomelsky spent his entire basketball playing career with CSKA. In 1975, he received the title of Master of Sports of the USSR International Class. With CSKA, he was a four-time champion of the USSR Premier League, and also won the USSR Cup.
After he ended his playing career, he worked as a basketball coach. He was named an Honored Coach of the Russian SSR in 1986.
