Aleksandr Vasilyevich Zhirov (Russian: Александр Васильевич Жиров; 12 September 1958 – 18 May 1983) was a Soviet alpine skier.
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 12 September 1958 Dedenevo, Moscow Oblast, Russia |
| Died | 18 May 1983 (aged 24) Shukolovo, Moscow Oblast, Russia |
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) |
| Weight | 79 kg (174 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Alpine skiing |
He competed at the 1980 Winter Olympics in the slalom and giant slalom and finished ninth in the latter event.[1]
He won four Alpine Skiing World Cup races in March 1981 and finished second in the 1981 giant slalom world cup. Two years later he died in a car accident.[2]
World Cup victories edit
| Date | Location | Race |
|---|---|---|
| 14 March 1981 |  Furano |
Giant slalom |
| 24 March 1981 |  Borovets |
Giant slalom |
| 25 March 1981 | Borovets |
Slalom |
| 28 March 1981 |  Laax |
Giant slalom |
References edit
- ^ Aleksandr Zhirov. sports-reference.com
- ^ "ALEKSANDR ZHIROV, SKIER, 24, KILLED IN AUTOMOBILE MISHAP". Associated Press. 1983-05-21.
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