Vitaly Parkhimovich

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Vitaly Mikhailovich Parkhimovich (Russian: Виталий Михайлович Пархимович, 17 June 1943 – 15 January 1995) was a Soviet rifle shooter. He competed at the 1968 and 1972 Summer Olympics, and won a bronze medal in the three positions event in 1968.[1]

Vitaly Parkhimovich
Parkhimovich c. 1972
Personal information
Born(1943-06-17)17 June 1943
Ryazan, Soviet Union
Died15 January 1995(1995-01-15) (aged 51)
Height177 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Weight84 kg (185 lb)
Sport
SportSports shooting
EventRifle
ClubSoviet Army Minsk
Medal record
Representing  Soviet Union
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 1968 Mexico City 50 m rifle, three positions

Parkhimovich was born in Russia in a family of a career military officer. In 1948 he moved to Belarus where he lived most of his life. During his career he won nine gold and seven silver medals in various rifle events at the world championships. He also won 13 European titles, seven times placing second.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Vitaly Parkhimovich". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 30 December 2015.
  2. ^ Пархимович Виталий Михайлович. rounb.ru