Double USSR figure skating champion Vedenin dies aged 76

Two-time USSR figure skating champion Alexander Vedenin has died aged 75, according to the Russian Figure Skating Federation (FFKKR) website.

— FFKKR expresses its deep condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Alexander Dmitrievich Vedenin. His professionalism, his civic spirit, his ability to defend his point of view, his responsiveness and his respect for athletes and coaches are an example to follow. The memory of this wonderful athlete, coach and individual will live on in our hearts.

Vedenin is a double USSR champion and a triple national championship bronze medalist. At the end of his sports career, he was the coach of the USSR national team, a technical specialist, worked as a coach in other countries, in recent years he was a consultant to the national team .

Source : MatchTV

Related articles

Comments

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

Share article

Latest articles

Newsletter

Subscribe to stay updated.