Leonid Georgiyevich Ilyichov (Russian: Леонид Георгиевич Ильичёв; born 30 January 1948) is a retired Russian freestyle swimmer. He competed in five events at the 1968 Summer Olympics and won three team medals; individually, he finished fifth in the 100 m freestyle.[1] He also won six European medals in 1966 and 1970, five in team events, and one individual, a silver in the 100 m freestyle.[2]

Leonid Ilyichov
Ilyichov in 1966
Personal information
Born (1948-01-30) 30 January 1948 (age 76)
Norilsk, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
Height1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight86 kg (190 lb)
Sport
ClubTrud Moskva
Medal record
Men's swimming
Representing the  Soviet Union
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 1968 Mexico City 4×100 m freestyle
Bronze medal – third place 1968 Mexico City 4×200 m freestyle
Bronze medal – third place 1968 Mexico City 4×100 m medley
European Championships
Gold medal – first place 1966 Utrecht 4×100 m medley
Gold medal – first place 1966 Utrecht 4×200 m freestyle
Gold medal – first place 1970 Barcelona 4×100 m freestyle
Silver medal – second place 1966 Utrecht 4×100 m freestyle
Silver medal – second place 1966 Utrecht 100 m freestyle
Bronze medal – third place 1970 Barcelona 4×100 m medley
Universiade
Bronze medal – third place 1970 Turin 100m freestyle

References edit

  1. ^ "Leonid Ilyichov". sports-reference. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 5 May 2012.
  2. ^ Leonid ILYICHEV. les-sports.info