Leonid Novikov (born 10 January 1984) is a Russian orienteering competitor. He won a gold medal in the middle distance at the 2013 World Orienteering Championships.[1] and a silver medal in the long distance at the 2017 world championships.

Leonid Novikov
Personal information
Born10 January 1984 (1984-01-10) (age 40)
Belgorod, Russia
RelativeValentin Novikov (brother)
Medal record
Men's orienteering
Representing  Russia
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2013 Vuokatti Relay
Gold medal – first place 2013 Vuokatti Middle
Silver medal – second place 2017 Tartu Long

He was born in Belgorod and represents the club Spartak.[2] Leonid is the younger brother of fellow orienteer Valentin Novikov. Novikov won the Jukola relay in 2008.

References

edit
  1. ^ "30th IOF World Orienteering Championships, Vuokatti, Finland. Middle Distance Final" (PDF). woc2013. 12 July 2013. Archived from the original (PDF) on 17 July 2013. Retrieved 14 July 2013.
  2. ^ World of O
edit