Andrey Prokofyev

Andrey Prokofyev
Personal information
Born6 June 1959
DiedJune 19, 1989(1989-06-19) (aged 30)

Andrey Vassilyevich Prokofyev (Russian: Андрей Васильевич Прокофьев; 6 June 1959 – 19 June 1989) was a Soviet athlete, winner of a gold medal in the 4 × 100 m relay at the 1980 Summer Olympics. After retiring, he worked as a coach.

Biography

Prokofyev was born in Sverdlovsk, USSR in 1959.

At the Moscow Olympics, Prokofyev was fourth in the 110 m hurdles and won the gold medal running the anchoring leg of the Soviet 4 × 100 m relay team.[1] At the 1982 European Championships, Prokofyev won the silver medal in the 110 m hurdles and again a gold in the 4 × 100 m relay. At the first World Championships, Prokofyev was eliminated in the heats of the 110 m hurdles, but won a bronze medal as a member of the Soviet 4 × 100 m relay team.[2]

Death

He died on June 19, 1989 in Sverdlovsk, USSR, at the age of 30. The cause of death was suicide.[2]

Achievements

Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing  Soviet Union
1980 Olympic Games Moscow, Soviet Union 1st 4 × 100 m relay 38.26 s
1982 European Championships Athens, Greece 1st 4 × 100 m relay 38.60 s
2nd 110 m hurdles 13.46 s
1983 World Championships Helsinki, Finland 3rd 4 × 100 m relay 38.41 s
1986 Goodwill Games Moscow, Soviet Union 2nd 110 m hurdles 13.28 s

References

  1. ^ Nauright, John (2012-04-06). Sports around the World: History, Culture, and Practice [4 volumes]. Bloomsbury Publishing USA. p. 26. ISBN 978-1-59884-301-9.
  2. ^ a b "Andrey Prokofyev". Olympedia. Retrieved 21 January 2021.
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