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Vladimir Golubnichiy

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Vladimir Golubnichiy

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Birth dateJun 2, 1936
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Vladimir Golubnichiy is a Russia race walker, born on June 2, 1936. He competes primarily in the 20kmW and 20,000Metr.

His personal bests include 1:26:56 in the 20kmW and 1:27:05.0h in the 20,000Metr. He has earned 3 gold, 4 silver and 2 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Russia.

Key facts
20 km race walk
1:26:56
20,000 Metres
1:27:05.0h
1976 season best
1:29:25
Jul 23, 1976
Medals
Olympic Games: 2 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze
Age
90 years old

As of Sep 24, 2026: 20 km race walk 1:26:56, 20,000 Metres 1:27:05.0h, 1976 season best 1:29:25 (Jul 23, 1976) · Olympic Games: 2 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze · 90 years old

PB

Personal bests

20kmW
1:26:56
20,000Metr
1:27:05.0HT
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Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
Olympic Games2114

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1976
20kmW
1:29:25-Jul 23, 1976
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1974
20kmW
1:29:30-Sep 3, 1974
↑
Roma European Championships
1972
20kmW
1:26:56-Aug 31, 1972
↑
-
1968
20kmW
1:33:59-Oct 14, 1968
↑
-
1966
20kmW
1:30:06-Aug 30, 1966
↑
Budapest European Championships
1964
20kmW
1:32:00-Oct 15, 1964
↑
-
1962
20kmW
1:36:38-Sep 12, 1962
↑
Beograd European Championships
1960
20kmW
1:34:08-Sep 2, 1960
↑
-
1958
20,000Metr
1:27:05.0h-Sep 23, 1958
↑
-
1955
20,000Metr
1:30:02.8h-Oct 2, 1955
↑
-

1976

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:29:25-Jul 23The XXI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Montréal

1974

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:29:30-Sep 3Roma European Championships
20kmW
1:29:30-Sep 2Roma European Championships

1972

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:26:56-Aug 31The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München

1968

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:33:59-Oct 14The XIX Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México

1966

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:30:06-Aug 30Budapest European Championships

1964

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:32:00-Oct 15The XVIII Olympic Games, National Stadium, Tokyo

1962

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:36:38-Sep 12Beograd European Championships

1960

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:34:08-Sep 2The XVII Olympic Games, Stadio Olimpico, Roma

1958

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20,000Metr
1:27:05.0HT-Sep 23Simferopol

1955

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20,000Metr
1:30:02.8HT-Oct 2Kiev

Honours

7

The XXI Olympic Games

20 Kilometres Race Walk

1976
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Roma European Championships

20 Kilometres Race Walk

1974
🥈

The XX Olympic Games

20 Kilometres Race Walk

1972
🥈

IAAF World Race Walking Cup

20 Kilometres Race Walk

1970
🥇

The XIX Olympic Games

20 Kilometres Race Walk

1968
🥈

IAAF World Race Walking Cup

20 Kilometres Race Walk

1967
🥈

Budapest European Championships

20 Kilometres Race Walk

1966
🥉

The XVIII Olympic Games

20 Kilometres Race Walk

1964
🥉

Beograd European Championships

20 Kilometres Race Walk

1962
🥇

The XVII Olympic Games

20 Kilometres Race Walk

1960
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Vladimir Golubnichiy's 20 km race walk personal best?

Vladimir Golubnichiy's 20 km race walk personal best is 1:26:56, set on Aug 31, 1972 in Olympiastadion, München (GER).

Which events does Vladimir Golubnichiy compete in?

Vladimir Golubnichiy competes in the 20 km race walk and 20,000 Metres.

How did Vladimir Golubnichiy perform in 1976?

1976 season best: 1:29:25, set on Jul 23, 1976.

How many medals has Vladimir Golubnichiy won?

Vladimir Golubnichiy has won 4 Olympic Games medals.