Sergey Litvinov
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Sergey Nikolaevich Litvinov (Russian: Серге́й Николаевич Литвинов) (born 23 January 1958 in Tsukorova Balka, Krasnodar Krai) is a hammer thrower who won two Olympic medals representing USSR. Additionally, he won the World Championships twice. Litvinov trained at the Armed Forces sports society in Rostov on Don. Following the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991 he represented Russia.
Career
Throughout his career he battled with Yuriy Sedykh. Litvinov set three world records, the last being 84,14 metres from June 1983. In 1984, however, Sedykh improved the world record to 86,34 in Cork, Ireland soon to improve it again to 86.74 metres at the 1986 European championships in Stuttgart, Germany. In 1986 Litvinov threw 86.04 metres which remained his personal best. This result puts him 3rd on the all-time performer's list, behind Sedykh and Ivan Tikhon, whom he coaches.
Litvinov finished second behind Sedykh and ahead of Jüri Tamm in the 1980 Summer Olympics. After missing 1984 Games because the Soviet boycott, he won the gold in 1988 ahead of Sedykh, Tamm finishing third yet again.
A notable memo is that Litvinov only stands 5'10. Being able to throw over 85m at 5'10 is very impressive in itself.
Sergey Lytvynov is rumored to be nominated to the 70's big hall of fame.
Litvinov's son Sergey Lytvynov Jr. is an up and coming hammer-thrower.
Achievements
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Soviet Union 
Russia