Vladimir Kuts

For the Soviet and American soldier, see Vladimir Kuts (soldier).

Vladimir Kuts
Volodymyr Kuts
Kuts winning the 5000 m Olympic final in 1956.
Personal information
Born7 February 1927
Oleksyne, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union
Died16 August 1975 (aged 48)
Moscow, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
Height1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)
Weight72 kg (159 lb)
Sport
SportRunning
Event(s)5000 m, 10,000 m
ClubVP Leningrad
Coached byGrigory Nikiforov[1]
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)5000 m – 13:35.0 (1957)
10000 m – 28:30.4 (1956)[2][3]
Medal record
Representing  Soviet Union
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1956 Melbourne 5000 m
Gold medal – first place 1956 Melbourne 10,000 m
European Championships
Gold medal – first place Bern 1954 5000 m

Volodymyr Petrovych Kuts (Ukrainian: Володимир Петрович Куц, Russian: Владимир Петрович Куц, 7 February 1927 – 16 August 1975) was a Soviet long-distance runner. He won the 5000 and 10000 m races at the 1956 Olympics, setting Olympic records in both events.[2]

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  3. ^ Vladimir Kuts. trackfield.brinkster.net