Igor Vinichenko

Igor Vinichenko (Russian: Игорь Виниченко; born 21 April 1984) is a male hammer thrower from Russia. His personal best throw is 80.00 metres, achieved in February 2007 in Adler. He competed at the 2008 Olympic Games without reaching the final.

Doping

Vinivhenko tested positive for Dehydrochloromethyltestosterone (Oral Turinabol) on 27 February 2013 and was subsequently banned for two years, ending 12 March 2015.[1]

Achievements

Year Competition Venue Position Notes
Representing  Russia
2007 Universiade Bangkok, Thailand 3rd 73.94 m
2008 Olympic Games Beijing, PR China 22nd (q) 72.05 m
2009 World Championships Berlin, Germany 12th NM
2010 European Championships Barcelona, Spain 8th 74.32 m
2011 Universiade Shenzhen, China 13th 65.78 m

References

  1. ↑ IAAF: List of athletes currently serving a period of ineligibility as a result of an Anti-Doping Rule Violation under IAAF Rules