Vasiliy Viktorovich Sidorenko (Russian: Василий Викорович Сидоренко; born 1 May 1961 in Stalingrad) is a retired male hammer thrower who represented the USSR and later Russia. He is the 1994 European champion and won a bronze medal at the 1997 World Championships. His personal best throw is 82.54 metres, achieved in 1992.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Native name | Василий Викорович Сидоренко |
| Full name | Vasiliy Viktorovich Sidorenko |
| Nationality | Russian |
| Born | May 1, 1961 (age 63) Stalingrad, Soviet Union |
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) |
| Weight | 109 kg (240 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Russia |
| Sport | Men's Athletics |
| Event | Hammer throw |
| Club | Dynamo Volgograd |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best | 82.54 m (1992) |
International competitions
edit| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | World Championships | Stuttgart, Germany | 5th | 78.86 m |
| 1994 | European Championships | Helsinki, Finland | 1st | 81.10 m |
| IAAF Grand Prix Final | Paris, France | 3rd | 79.12 m | |
| 1995 | World Championships | Gothenburg, Sweden | 23rd | 71.78 m |
| 1996 | Olympic Games | Atlanta, United States | 12th | 74.68 m |
| 1997 | World Championships | Athens, Greece | 3rd | 80.76 m |
| 1998 | European Championships | Budapest, Hungary | 13th | 75.56 m |
| 1999 | World Championships | Seville, Spain | 17th | 74.85 m |
| 2000 | Olympic Games | Sydney, Australia | 21st | 74.72 m |
| 2001 | World Championships | Edmonton, Canada | 21st | 74.56 m |
References
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