Aleksandr Aleksandrovich Paramonov (Russian: Александр Александрович Парамонов; born 13 March 1942) is a retired Soviet freestyle swimmer. He competed at the 1964 Summer Olympics in the 400 m freestyle and 4 × 200 m freestyle relay and finished seventh in the latter event.[1] During his career he won four national titles, in the 400 m (1962) and 4 × 100 m freestyle disciplines (1961, 1963 and 1965).[2]

Aleksandr Paramonov
Personal information
Born (1942-03-13) 13 March 1942 (age 82)
Moscow, USSR
Height1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)
Weight72 kg (159 lb)
Sport
SportSwimming
ClubDynamo Moscow

He graduated from the Russian State University of Physical Education in Moscow, and after retirement from competitions worked as a swimming coach and instructor in Moscow. He was awarded the Medal "Veteran of Labour".[3]

References edit

  1. ^ Aleksandr Paramonov. sports-reference.com
  2. ^ Е. А. Школьников (2003). Динамо. Энциклопедия. Olma Media Group. p. 209. ISBN 978-5-224-04399-6.
  3. ^ Парамонов Александр Александрович. mgo-dynamo.ru