Georgy Ivanovich Gushchenko (Russian: Георгий Иванович Гущенко; 2 March 1931 — 8 January 2024) was a Russian rower who represented the Soviet Union. He competed at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki with the men's coxed four where they were eliminated in the semi-final repêchage.[1][2] He competed at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne with the men's eight where they were eliminated in the semi-final.[1] Gushchenko died on 8 January 2024, at the age of 92.[3]

Georgy Gushchenko
Personal information
Born(1931-03-02)2 March 1931
Died8 January 2024(2024-01-08) (aged 92)
Sport
SportRowing
Medal record
Men's rowing
Representing the  Soviet Union
European Rowing Championships
Silver medal – second place 1953 Copenhagen Coxed four
Silver medal – second place 1957 Duisburg Eight
Bronze medal – third place 1958 Poznań Eight
Bronze medal – third place 1959 Mâcon Eight

References

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  1. ^ a b "Georgi Gusjenko". International Rowing Federation. Retrieved 18 February 2018.
  2. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Georgy Gushchenko". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 18 February 2018.
  3. ^ Гущенко Георгий Иванович (in Russian)