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Valeriy Borzov
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Валерій Борзов
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Borzov at the 2018 Youth Olympics
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| People's Deputy of Ukraine | |
| In office 20 May 2003 – 25 May 2006 |
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| Constituency | Social Democratic Party of Ukraine (united), No. 26 |
| In office 12 May 1998 – 15 May 2002 |
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| Constituency | People's Movement of Ukraine, No. 35 |
| Head of the State Committee of Youth, Fitness and Sport | |
| In office 30 July 1990 – 6 June 1991 |
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| Prime Minister | |
| Preceded by | Mykhailo Baka |
| Succeeded by | Position abolished Himself as Minister of Youth and Sport of Ukraine |
| President of NOC Ukraine | |
| In office 1990–1998 |
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| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Ivan Fedorenko |
| Minister of Youth and Sport | |
| In office 6 June 1991 – 20 August 1996 |
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| Preceded by | Position established Himself as head of the State Committee of Youth, Fitness and Sport |
| Succeeded by | Position abolished Himself as head of the State Committee of Fitness and Sport |
| Head of the State Committee of Fitness and Sport | |
| In office 20 August 1996 – 26 August 1997 |
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| President | Leonid Kuchma |
| Prime Minister |
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| Preceded by | Position abolished Himself as Minister of Youth and Sport |
| Succeeded by | Suzanna Stanik |
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| Born | 20 October 1949 Sambir, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union (now Ukraine) |
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| Spouse | Ludmilla Tourischeva (1977) |
| Children | Tetyana (1978) |
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| Olympic Games | ||
| Gold | 1972 Munich | 100 m |
| Gold | 1972 Munich | 200 m |
| Silver | 1972 Munich | 4 × 100 m relay |
| Bronze | 1976 Montreal | 100 m |
| Bronze | 1976 Montreal | 4 × 100 m relay |
| European Championships | ||
| Gold | 1969 Athens | 100 m |
| Gold | 1971 Helsinki | 100 m |
| Gold | 1971 Helsinki | 200 m |
| Gold | 1974 Rome | 100 m |
| Silver | 1969 Athens | 4 × 100 m relay |
| European Indoor Championships | ||
| Gold | 1970 Vienna | 60 m |
| Gold | 1971 Sofia | 60 m |
| Gold | 1972 Grenoble | 50 m |
| Gold | 1974 Gothenburg | 60 m |
| Gold | 1975 Katowice | 60 m |
| Gold | 1976 Munich | 60 m |
| Gold | 1977 San Sebastián | 60 m |
| Silver | 1969 Belgrade | 50 m |
Valeriy Pylypovych Borzov (born October 20, 1949) is a famous Ukrainian athlete and politician. He was a super-fast sprinter from the Soviet Union. He won two gold medals at the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich. He was also the president of the National Olympic Committee of Ukraine and a government minister.
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Valeriy Borzov's Early Career and Achievements
Valeriy Borzov was born in Sambir, which is now part of Ukraine. He started his career in track and field in 1968. He quickly became well-known in the world of sprinting.
Becoming a European Champion
In 1969, Valeriy won the 100-meter race at the European Championships. He ran so fast that he equaled the European record of 10.0 seconds. Then, in 1971, he won both the 100-meter and 200-meter sprints at the European Championships in Helsinki. This made him a top contender for the Olympics.
Olympic Glory in Munich 1972
At the 1972 Munich Olympics, Valeriy had an exciting moment. He almost missed his own 100-meter race because he fell asleep! Luckily, his coach woke him up just in time. He then won the 100-meter sprint easily.
He also won the 200-meter race with amazing speed. A picture of him winning the 200-meter race was even chosen for the Voyager Golden Record. This record was sent into space on the Voyager spacecraft in 1977. It was meant to show alien life what humans are like! Valeriy also helped his team win a silver medal in the 4 × 100-meter relay. He left Munich with three Olympic medals.
Continuing Success and Later Years
After the 1972 Olympics, Valeriy focused more on his studies and playing soccer. But he still managed to win his third 100-meter title at the European Championships in 1974.
At the 1976 Montreal Olympics, he won a bronze medal in the 100-meter race. His team also won another bronze medal in the 4 × 100-meter relay. This brought his total Olympic medals to five!
A serious injury later stopped Valeriy from competing in his third Olympic Games. He decided to end his sprinting career in 1979. In 1977, he married Ludmilla Tourischeva. She was a famous gymnast who won four Olympic gold medals herself.
Valeriy Borzov's Political and Sports Leadership
After his amazing sports career, Valeriy Borzov became involved in politics and sports leadership.
Early Political Roles
In the 1970s, Valeriy joined the Komsomol of Ukraine, a youth organization. From 1980 to 1986, he was one of the leaders of the Ukrainian Komsomol.
Leading Ukrainian Sports
Valeriy became the president of the National Olympic Committee of Ukraine in 1991. He held this important role until 1998. He also became a member of the International Olympic Committee in 1994. This means he helped make big decisions about sports around the world.
From 1990 to 1997, Valeriy also served as a government minister. He was in charge of youth and sports for Ukraine. Later, from 1998 to 2006, he was a member of the Ukrainian parliament. In this role, he helped make laws for the country.
Images for kids
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Borzov at the 1972 Olympics
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Borzov with a gold medal in 1972
See also
In Spanish: Valeri Borzov para niños
