Igor Trandenkov

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Igor Trandenkov
Igor Trandenkov in October 2019
Personal information
Native nameИгоръ Леонидович Транденков
Full nameIgor Leonidovich Trandenkov
NationalityRussian
BornAugust 17, 1966 (1966-08-17) (age 57)
Leningrad, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
Height1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)
Weight80 kg (176 lb)
SpouseMarina Trandenkova
Sport
Country Russia (1993-1999)
SportMen's athletics
EventPole vault
ClubCSKA Moscow
Achievements and titles
Personal best6.01 m (1996)
Medal record
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 1992 Barcelona Pole vault
Silver medal – second place 1996 Atlanta Pole vault
World Championships
Bronze medal – third place 1993 Stuttgart Pole vault
European Championships
Silver medal – second place 1994 Helsinki Pole vault
European Indoor Championships
Bronze medal – third place 1994 Paris Pole vault

Igor Leonidovich Trandenkov (Russian: Игорь Леоңидович Транденков, born August 17, 1966, in Saint Petersburg) is a retired Russian pole vaulter best known for winning two Olympic silver medals. His personal best jump of 6.01 m makes him a part of the so-called 6 metres club.

He is married to Russian athlete, Marina Trandenkova.

International competitions[edit]

Year Competition Venue Position Notes
Representing  Unified Team
1992 Summer Olympics Barcelona, Spain 2nd 5.80 m
Representing  Russia
1993 World Championships Stuttgart, Germany 3rd 5.80 m
1994 European Championships Helsinki, Finland 2nd 5.90 m
1996 Summer Olympics Atlanta, United States 2nd 5.92 m
IAAF Grand Prix Final Milan, Italy 3rd 5.80 m

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