Aleksandr Zhirov
For Russian footballer, see Aleksandr Vyacheslavovich Zhirov.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born |
12 September 1958 Dedenevo, Moscow Oblast, Russia |
| Died |
18 May 1983 aged 24) Shukolovo, Moscow Oblast, Russia |
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) |
| Weight | 79 kg (174 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Alpine skiing |
Aleksandr Vasilyevich Zhirov (Russian: Александр Васильевич Жиров; 12 September 1958 – 18 May 1983) was a Soviet alpine skier.
He competed at the 1980 Winter Olympics in the slalom and giant slalom and finished ninth in the latter event.[1]
He won four Alpine Skiing World Cup races in March 1981 and finished second in the 1981 giant slalom world cup. Two years later he died in a car accident.[2]
World Cup victories
| Date | Location | Race |
|---|---|---|
| 14 March 1981 |  Furano | Giant Slalom |
| 24 March 1981 |  Borovets | Giant Slalom |
| 25 March 1981 | Borovets | Slalom |
| 28 March 1981 |  Laax | Giant Slalom |
References
- ↑ Aleksandr Zhirov. sports-reference.com
- ↑ "ALEKSANDR ZHIROV, SKIER, 24, KILLED IN AUTOMOBILE MISHAP". Associated Press. 1983-05-21.
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