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Viktor Rashchupkin

Viktor Rashchupkin

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Birth dateOct 16, 1950
BirthplaceKamensk-Uralsky, Russia
Height1.88 m
Weight107 kg

Viktor Ivanovich Rashchupkin (Russian: Виктор Иванович Ращупкин, born October 16, 1950) is a Soviet/Russian athlete who competed mainly in the discus throw.

He was born in Kamensk-Uralsky.

He competed for Soviet Union at the 1980 Summer Olympics held in Moscow, Soviet Union where he won the gold medal in the men's discus throw event. With the death of Al Oerter on 1 October 2007, Rashchupkin is now the oldest surviving Olympic Champion in the Men's Discus. He is almost exactly 1 month older than 1976 Champion, Mac Wilkins.

Key facts
Discus Throw
66.64
#165 all-time
Shot Put
19.08
1984 season best
63.14
Jun 22, 1984 · Kiev (URS)
1984 season best
Medals
Olympic Games: 1 gold
Age
75 years old

As of Sep 15, 2026: Discus Throw 66.64 (#165 all-time), Shot Put 19.08, 1984 season best 63.14 (Jun 22, 1984, Kiev (URS)) · Olympic Games: 1 gold · 75 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1984
DT
63.14-Jun 22, 1984
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Kiev (URS)
1983
DT
61.80-Apr 27, 1983
↓
Adler (URS)
1982
DT
62.92-Jun 6, 1982
↓
Riga (LAT)
1981
DT
62.28-May 31, 1981
↓
Torino (ITA)
1980
DT
66.64-Jul 28, 1980
↓
Lenin Stadium, Moskva (URS)
1979
DT
64.28-May 12, 1979
↓
Leningrad (URS)
1978
SP
19.08-May 16, 1978
↓
Vinnitsa (URS)
1978
DT
63.32-May 16, 1978
↓
Vinnitsa (URS)
1977
SP
18.78-May 7, 1977
↓
Vinnitsa (URS)
1977
DT
61.20-Mar 15, 1977
↓
Donetsk (URS)
1976
DT
61.94-Sep 16, 1976
↓
Vinnitsa (URS)
1975
DT
61.74-May 30, 1975
↓
Sochi (URS)
1974
DT
60.24-Jul 11, 1974
↓
Donetsk (URS)

1984

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
61.96-Jul 19Moskva
DT
63.14-Jun 22Kiev

1983

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
61.80-Apr 27Adler

1982

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
62.92-Jun 6Riga

1981

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
62.28-May 31Torino

1980

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
61.62-Aug 31Rieti
DT
66.64-Jul 28The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva
DT
64.78-Jul 27The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva

1979

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
62.18-Aug 26Riga
DT
64.28-May 12Leningrad

1978

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
62.02-Sep 16Tbilisi
DT
62.70-Jul 22Vilnius Znamenskiy Memorial, Vilnius
DT
62.64-Jun 4Torino
DT
63.32-May 16Vinnitsa
SP
19.08-May 16Vinnitsa

1977

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
18.78-May 7Vinnitsa
DT
61.20-Mar 15Donetsk

1976

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
61.94-Sep 16Vinnitsa

1975

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
61.74-May 30Sochi

1974

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
60.24-Jul 11Donetsk

Honours

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The XXII Olympic Games

Discus Throw

1980
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Viktor Rashchupkin's Discus Throw personal best?

Viktor Rashchupkin's Discus Throw personal best is 66.64, set on Jul 28, 1980 in Lenin Stadium, Moskva (URS), #165 on the all-time list.

Which events does Viktor Rashchupkin compete in?

Viktor Rashchupkin competes in the Discus Throw and Shot Put.

How did Viktor Rashchupkin perform in 1984?

1984 season best: 63.14, set on Jun 22, 1984 in Kiev (URS).

How many medals has Viktor Rashchupkin won?

Viktor Rashchupkin has won 1 Olympic Games medal.