Anatoly Alekseevich Chukanov (Russian: Анатолий Алексеевич Чуканов; 10 May 1954 – 12 June 2021)[1] was a Soviet and Russian cyclist. He was part of the Soviet team that won the 100 km team time trial at the 1976 Summer Olympics[2] and 1977 UCI Road World Championships.[3]

Anatoly Chukanov
Personal information
Born(1954-05-10)10 May 1954
Novospasovka, Rostov Oblast, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
Died12 June 2021(2021-06-12) (aged 67)
Height1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight85 kg (187 lb)
Sport
SportCycling
ClubSpartak Luhansk
Medal record
Representing the  Soviet Union
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1976 Montreal Team time trial
World championships
Gold medal – first place 1977 San Cristóbal Team time trial

He was born in Russia, but later moved to Ukraine. After retirement he was teaching sport-related subjects at the East Ukraine Volodymyr Dahl National University. He was awarded the Order of the Badge of Honour.[4]

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