Irina Kirichenko facts for kids
Irina Kirichenko in 1967
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| Born | 13 June 1937 Voroshilovgrad, Ukraine |
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| Died | 11 March 2020 (aged 82) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Cycling | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Club | Dynamo | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Irina Ivanovna Kirichenko (Russian: Ири́на Ива́новна Кириче́нко; June 13, 1937 – March 11, 2020) was an amazing Soviet sprint cyclist. She was known for her incredible speed and skill on the track. Irina became a world champion and won many medals during her cycling career.
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Who Was Irina Kirichenko?
Irina Kirichenko was born in Voroshilovgrad, Ukraine. From a young age, she showed great talent in cycling. She joined the Dynamo sports club and quickly became one of the top athletes in the Soviet Union.
A Champion Cyclist
Irina Kirichenko was a very successful cyclist. She competed in many big races around the world. Her main event was the individual sprint, where cyclists race head-to-head over a short distance.
World Championship Wins
Irina won several medals at the UCI Track Cycling World Championships. These are very important international competitions.
- She won two gold medals, showing she was the best in the world.
- She also earned four silver medals and one bronze medal.
These wins happened between 1962 and 1969.
National Success
Besides her international medals, Irina was also a champion in her own country. She won 10 national titles in the Soviet Union. This means she was the national champion many times between 1960 and 1969.
Life After Competition
After she stopped competing, Irina continued to be involved in cycling. She became a cycling coach in Kharkiv. She helped new cyclists learn and improve their skills. Irina Kirichenko is remembered as one of the best Soviet sprint cyclists. Her achievements inspired many young athletes.
