Stanislav Stepashkin facts for kids
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| Nationality |  Soviet Union |
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| Born | 1 September 1940 Moscow, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union |
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| Died | 4 September 2013 (aged 73) Moscow, Russia |
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| Height | 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) | ||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 57 kg (126 lb) | ||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Boxing | ||||||||||||||||
| Weight class | Featherweight | ||||||||||||||||
| Club | Trudovye Rezervy | ||||||||||||||||
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Stanislav Ivanovich Stepashkin was a famous Olympic boxer from the Soviet Union. He was born in Moscow on September 1, 1940. Stanislav passed away on September 4, 2013.
Stanislav started his boxing training at a club called Trudovye Rezervy. Later, he joined the Armed Forces sports society. He was a very successful boxer. He won 193 out of 204 fights in his career!
In 1964, Stanislav earned a special title. He became an Honoured Master of Sports of the USSR. This title was given to top athletes in the Soviet Union. The next year, he received the Order of the Badge of Honor. This was a high award for his achievements.
Stanislav went to the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. He competed in the Featherweight division. This meant he weighed around 57 kilograms. He won the gold medal at these games. He also studied at a special institute for physical education.
Stanislav's Olympic Journey
Stanislav Stepashkin had an amazing journey at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. He was a featherweight boxer. Here is how he won his gold medal:
Early Rounds
- Round of 32: Stanislav faced Jose Nieves from Puerto Rico. The referee stopped the fight. This meant Stanislav won!
- Round of 16: Next, he fought Hsu Hung Chen from the Republic of China. Again, the referee stopped the contest. Stanislav moved on.
Quarterfinal and Semifinal
- Quarterfinal: Stanislav met Constantin Crudu from Romania. The referee stopped this fight in the third round. Stanislav was getting closer to the medal!
- Semifinal: He then boxed Heinz Schulz from Germany. Stanislav won this fight by knockout. This sent him to the final match.
The Gold Medal Final
- Final: In the last fight, Stanislav competed against Anthony Villanueva from the Philippines. It was a close match! Stanislav won by a decision of 3-2. This victory earned him the gold medal for his country.
