Anatoly Chukanov

Anatoly Alekseevich Chukanov (Russian: Анатолий Алексеевич Чуканов; 10 May 1954 – 12 June 2021)[1] was a Soviet and Russian cyclist. He was part of the Soviet team that won the 100 km team time trial at the 1976 Summer Olympics[2] and 1977 UCI Road World Championships.[3]

Anatoly Chukanov
Personal information
Born(1954-05-10)May 10, 1954
Novospasovka, Rostov Oblast, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
DiedJune 12, 2021(2021-06-12) (aged 67)
Height1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight85 kg (187 lb)
Sport
SportCycling
ClubSpartak Luhansk
Medal record
Representing the  Soviet Union
Olympic Games
1976 MontrealTeam time trial
World championships
1977 San CristóbalTeam time trial

He was born in Russia, but later moved to Ukraine. After retirement he was teaching sport-related subjects at the East Ukraine Volodymyr Dahl National University. He was awarded the Order of the Badge of Honour.[4]

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