Vladimir Trofimenko
Soviet pole vaulter
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Vladimir Trofimenko (Russian: Владимир Трофименко; 22 March 1953 – 1994) was a pole vaulter who represented the USSR. He won the 1978 European Championships in Athletics as well as two medals at the European Indoor Championships.
Born22 March 1953
Syzran, Soviet Union
Died1994 (aged 40–41)
Saint Petersburg, Russia
SportTrack and field
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 22 March 1953 Syzran, Soviet Union |
| Died | 1994 (aged 40–41) Saint Petersburg, Russia |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Track and field |
In 1978 he vaulted 5.61 m and break the Soviet national outdoor pole vault record.
He was married Yolanda Chen.
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Universiade | Sofia, Bulgaria | 3rd[1] | |
| 1978 | European Indoor Championships | Milan, Italy | 2nd[2] | |
| European Championships | Prague, Czechoslovakia | 1st[3] | 5.55 CR | |
| 1979 | European Indoor Championships | Vienna, Austria | 3rd[2] |
