Ivan Kizimov facts for kids

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Ivan Kizimov

Personal information
Nationality	Russian
Born	(1928-05-28)28 May 1928 Novocherkassk
Died	22 September 2019(2019-09-22) (aged 91)
Sport
Sport	Equestrian
Medal record Equestrian Representing the  Soviet Union Olympic Games Gold 1968 Mexico City Individual dressage Gold 1972 Munich Team dressage Silver 1968 Mexico City Team dressage Bronze 1964 Tokyo Team dressage World Championships Gold 1970 Aachen Team dressage Silver 1974 Copenhagen Team dressage Bronze 1966 Bern Team dressage Bronze 1970 Aachen Individual dressage European Championships Silver 1967 Aachen Individual dressage Silver 1967 Aachen Team dressage Silver 1969 Wolfsburg Individual dressage Silver 1971 Wolfsburg Team dressage Silver 1973 Aachen Team dressage Bronze 1965 Copenhagen Team dressage Bronze 1969 Wolfsburg Team dressage Bronze 1971 Wolfsburg Individual dressage

Ivan Kizimov (Russian: Иван Михайлович Кизимов; born May 28, 1928 – died September 22, 2019) was a famous Soviet and Russian equestrian. An equestrian is someone who rides horses, especially in sports. He was an Olympic champion in the sport of dressage. Dressage is like ballet for horses, where riders guide their horses through a series of movements.

Ivan Kizimov was born in Novocherkassk, a city in Russia. He became one of the best dressage riders in the world. He won many medals throughout his career, showing great skill and teamwork with his horses.

Olympic Achievements

Ivan Kizimov competed in several Olympic Games. He won multiple medals, making his country proud.

Gold Medals

• In 1968, he won a gold medal in individual dressage in Mexico City. This meant he was the best rider on his own.
• In 1972, he won another gold medal. This time, it was in team dressage at the Munich Olympics. He worked with his teammates to win this prize.

Other Olympic Medals

• At the 1968 Mexico City Olympics, he also earned a silver medal in team dressage.
• He won a bronze medal in team dressage at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics.

World and European Championships

Besides the Olympics, Ivan Kizimov also achieved great success in other major competitions.

World Championship Medals

• At the 1970 Dressage World Championship in Aachen, he won a gold medal in team dressage.
• He also won a bronze medal in individual dressage at the same 1970 World Championship.
• In 1966, he earned a bronze medal in team dressage.
• In 1974, he won a silver medal in team dressage in Copenhagen.

European Championship Medals

Ivan Kizimov won a total of eight medals at the European Dressage Championship.

• He won five silver medals.
• He also won three bronze medals. These medals show his consistent performance at a high level.

Legacy

Ivan Kizimov is remembered as a legendary figure in equestrian sports. His dedication and talent inspired many riders. He passed away on September 22, 2019, at the age of 91.

See also

In Spanish: Iván Kizímov para niños