As learned, on Tuesday in Miami, at the age of 74, Vladimir Bure, four-time Olympic medalist in swimming, two-time Stanley Cup winner as coach of the New Jersey Devils, and father of hockey players Pavel and Valery Bure, died.
A few weeks ago, Vladimir Bure was swimming in the ocean and had a heart attack. He was hospitalized; the former athlete complained of severe heart pain. Earlier, Bure Sr. had suffered a stroke.
— It is with regret that we announce the death of Vladimir Bure on September 3, 2024 in Miami, Florida. We will inform you later of the date of the funeral,” relatives of Vladimir Bure told .
Vladimir Bure is a silver and three-time bronze medalist at the Olympic Games in swimming, a two-time silver medalist at the World Championships and a European relay champion.
Vladimir Bure became a two-time NHL champion as the strength and conditioning coach of the New Jersey Devils in 2000 and 2003. He also served as vice president of CSKA from 2010 to 2012.
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