Dmitry Bilozerchev
Dmitry Vladimirovich Bilozerchev (Russian: Дмитрий Владимирович Билозерчев, born December 22, 1966 in Moscow) is a Soviet/Russian gymnast. One of the most accomplished gymnasts in history, he is a two-time World All-Around Champion and three-time Olympic Champion. He trained at the Armed Forces sports society in Moscow.[1]
Known for his exemplary form, style, and technique, in 1983 Bilozerchev became the youngest men's World All-Around Champion in history. He then went on to win 5 gold medals at the 1984 Olomouc Games, which served as the alternate Olympic Games for the communist nations that boycotted the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. The following year, he shattered his leg in over 40 places in a vehicular accident. The injury was so devastating that doctors were going to amputate the limb were it not for his status as World Champion. In a remarkable comeback, Bilozerchev went on to reclaim his title as World All-Around Champion in 1987 even though his leg was never the same. At the 1988 Seoul Olympics, he won gold medals in the pommel horse, still rings, and in the team competition. He took bronze in the All-Around competition.
References
- ^ (Russian) Great Olympic Encyclopedia, vol.1-2, Moscow: Olympia Press Publisher, 2006, entry on "Билозерчев", available online
- ^ "DIMITRI BILOZERTCHEV". International Gymnastics Hall of Fame. http://www.ighof.com/honorees/honorees_bilozertchev.html. Retrieved May 12, 2007.
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European Champions in Artistic Gymnastics - Men’s Individual All-Around
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December 22, 1966 |
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Moscow |
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