Nikolay Khrenkov facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 15 July 1984 Zheleznogorsk, Russia |
| Died | 2 June 2014 (aged 29) Podgorny, Russia |
| Height | 1.84 m |
| Weight | 96 kg (212 lb; 15.1 st) |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Russia |
| Sport |  Bobsleigh |
| Turned pro | 2008 |
Nikolay Nikolayevich Khrenkov (Russian: Николай Николаевич Хренков, born July 15, 1984) was a skilled Russian bobsledder. He was known for his strength and speed. Bobsleigh is a thrilling winter sport. Teams push and then jump into a special sled. They race down icy, winding tracks at high speeds. Nikolay competed in the four-man bobsleigh events.
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Nikolay Khrenkov's Bobsleigh Career
Nikolay Khrenkov started his professional bobsleigh career in 2008. He quickly became a strong competitor for Russia. He was part of a four-man team. This team was often led by the famous bobsledder Alexandr Zubkov.
Top World Cup Finishes
Nikolay had some great moments in the World Cup series. This is a major international competition. His team achieved a first-place finish. This happened in the four-man event in December 2010. The race took place in Park City, Utah, USA. He also helped his team get a second-place finish. This was at a four-man World Cup race. It happened in February 2012 at the Whistler Sliding Centre in Canada.
European Championship Medals
Nikolay also earned silver medals at the Bobsleigh European Championship. These championships bring together the best bobsleigh teams in Europe. He won silver in the four-man event in 2011. This race was held in Winterberg, Germany. He won another silver medal in 2012. That competition took place in Altenberg, Germany.
Olympic Games Participation
Nikolay Khrenkov proudly represented Russia. He competed at the 2014 Winter Olympics. These Olympic Games were held in Sochi, Russia. He was part of the Russian four-man bobsleigh team. The team raced in the four-man bobsleigh event.
A Sad Farewell
Sadly, Nikolay Khrenkov passed away on June 2, 2014. He was only 29 years old. His life ended too soon in a car accident. This happened near the village of Podgorny in Russia. He was on his way to visit his parents.
