Vladimir Smirnov
Soviet fencer
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Vladimir Viktorovich Smirnov was a Soviet foil and épée fencer. He was the 1980 Olympic champion in men's foil, and the 1981 world champion in men's foil. He was killed accidentally in a bout during the 1982 World Fencing Championships in Rome,... Wikipedia
Born: May 20, 1954, Rubizhne, Ukraine
Died: July 28, 1982 (age 28 years), Rome, Italy
Event(s): Foil and épée
Height: 185 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Sport: Fencing