Alexander Belostenny facts for kids
Belostenny (#14 in red), at the 1980 Summer Olympics, versus Czechoslovakia.
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| Born | February 24, 1959 Odesa, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union |
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| Nationality | Ukrainian | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | May 24, 2010 (aged 51) Trier, Germany |
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| Listed height | 2.16 m (7 ft 1.04 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 120 kg (265 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Pro career | 1975–1994 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1975–1979 | Budivelnyk Kyiv | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1979–1980 | CSKA Moscow | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1989–1990 | CAI Zaragoza | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1990–1994 | TBB Trier | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Alexander Belostenny (Ukrainian: Олександр Михайлович Білостінний; Russian: Александр Михайлович Белостенный) was a professional basketball player from Ukraine. He was born on February 24, 1959, and passed away on May 25, 2010.
Belostenny was a very tall player, standing at 2.16 meters (about 7 feet 1 inch). He played in the important "center" position on the court. He was a key member of the Soviet national team for many years, from 1977 to 1992.
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Playing for Clubs
Alexander Belostenny spent most of his club career playing for Budivelnyk in Kyiv. He helped them win their only Soviet Union League championship in 1989.
Later in his career, he played for a German team called HERZOGtel Trier. He also played in a European competition called the FIBA Korać Cup. In 1979, he was chosen to be part of the FIBA European Selection, which means he was one of the best players in Europe.
Club Achievements
- He was chosen for the FIBA European Selection in 1979.
- He won the USSR League championship two times (1980, 1989).
- He won the Spanish Cup in 1990.
Playing for His Country
Alexander Belostenny was a very successful player for the Soviet national team. He won many medals in big international tournaments.
Olympic Games
- He won a gold medal at the 1988 Summer Olympic Games in Seoul.
- He won a bronze medal at the 1980 Summer Olympic Games in Moscow.
FIBA World Cup
Belostenny is one of the most decorated players in FIBA Basketball World Cup history.
- He won a gold medal at the 1982 World Championship in Colombia.
- He won silver medals at the World Championships in 1978, 1986, and 1990.
FIBA EuroBasket (European Championship)
He also had great success in the European Championships:
- He won gold medals at EuroBasket 1979, EuroBasket 1981, and EuroBasket 1985.
- He won a silver medal at EuroBasket 1977.
- He won bronze medals at EuroBasket 1983 and EuroBasket 1989.
Later Life and Passing
Alexander Belostenny passed away on May 25, 2010, after battling lung cancer.
See also
In Spanish: Aleksandr Belostenny para niños
