Igor Trandenkov
Russian pole vaulter
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| Intro | Russian pole vaulter | ||||
| Places | Russia | ||||
| is | Athlete Pole vaulter | ||||
| Work field | Sports | ||||
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| Birth | 17 August 1966, Saint Petersburg, Tsardom of Russia | ||||
| Age | 58 years | ||||
| Star sign | Leo | ||||
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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.
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He is married to Russian athlete, Marina Trandenkova.
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
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| 1992 | Summer Olympics | Barcelona, Spain | 2nd | 5.80 m |
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| 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 | |