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Anatoliy Bondarchuk
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Birth date5/31/1940
BirthplaceStarokostiantyniv, Ukraine
Height1.83 m
Weight113 kg
Anatoliy Pavlovych Bondarchuk (Ukrainian: Анатолій Павлович Бондарчук, 31 May 1940 – 23 December 2025) was a Ukrainian hammer thrower who competed for the Soviet Union.
An Olympic gold medallist, he is regarded as one of the most accomplished hammer throw coaches of all time.
He was the author of a two-volume book, Transfer of Training, which was translated from Russian to English by Michael Yessis. Their athletic achievements and dedication to the sport have made them a notable figure in track and field history.
PBPersonal bests
77.42
🏅Medals
| 🥇 | 🥈 | 🥉 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | 1 | - | 1 | 2 |