Aleksandr Dolgushin
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Aleksandr Ivanovich•Dolgushin |
| Used name | Aleksandr•Dolgushin |
| Original name | Александр Иванович•Долгушин |
| Born | 7 March 1946 in Moskva (Moscow), Moskva (RUS) |
| Died | 17 April 2006 in Moskva (Moscow), Moskva (RUS) |
| Measurements | 187 cm / 99 kg |
| Affiliations | TsSK VMF Moskva, Moskva (RUS) |
| NOC |  Soviet Union |
| Nationality |  Russian Federation |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 1 |
| Silver | 1 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 2 |
Biography
Aleksandr Dolgushin was one of the Soviet Union’s top defenders, and he helped his country win every major internationals in which he competed. In 1966 and 1970, Dolgushin and his teammates won the European title. In 1972, this was followed by the Olympic gold, having already captured silver in Mexico 1968. His medal collection was completed in 1975, when he was part of the squad that won the World Championships. Known as a solid defender, Italian opponents called him “assassino”, or killer. In league play, Dolgushin played for the Navy team (CSK VMF Moskva) that won 10 titles with Dolgushin on the roster between 1964 and 1978.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | Nationality | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 Summer Olympics | Water Polo (Aquatics) | URS |
RUS |
Aleksandr Dolgushin | |||
| Water Polo, Men (Olympic) | Soviet Union | 2 | Silver | ||||
| 1972 Summer Olympics | Water Polo (Aquatics) | URS |
RUS |
Aleksandr Dolgushin | |||
| Water Polo, Men (Olympic) | Soviet Union | 1 | Gold | ||||
| 1976 Summer Olympics | Water Polo (Aquatics) | URS |
RUS |
Aleksandr Dolgushin | |||
| Water Polo, Men (Olympic) | Soviet Union | 8 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the European Water Polo Championships (2–0–0 1966 Utrecht gold; 1970 Barcelona gold)
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the World Aquatics Championships (1–0–0 1975 Cali WAP gold)