Valeriy Brumel

Valeriy Brumel , born the April 14th 1942 in the village of Razvedki (Разведки), Oblast of the Love - deceased the January 26th 2003, was a Russian Athlète which practiced the High jump.

Originating in Siberia, at the border with China, it is formed in Moscow. It appears with the Olympic Games of 1960 where it obtains the money medal, the gold medal being gained by its compatriot Robert Chavlakadze with the number of tests. It then makes evolve/move the world records of 2m23 in 1961 with 2m28 in 1963.

During this period, it becomes also champion of Europe 1962. It is unconquered since 1961 qu ' it is presented to the Olympic Games of 1964 with Tokyo. It is qualified however with difficulty for the final, being handicapped by a chronic tendinitis with the knee. It passes 2,14 m to the third test, then 2,16 m with the first, whereas the American and ex recordman of the world John Thomas must there be begun again with twice. Lastly, both make a success of 2,18 m with their first attempt. More no bar will be crossed and Brumel is Olympic champion with the number of tests.

The following year sees the end of its career. After an ultimate jump with the Stage of Doves, it is victim of an motorbike accident of which it leaves with the tendon the divided right foot. It will undergo many operations and finally could, three years later, to go without crutches. It will carry out a re-entry in 1970, date on which it will cross 2m06.

Its record of 2m28 will hold until 1971.

Prize list

Olympic Games of summer

  • Olympic Games of 1960 with Rome (Italy)
    • Gold medal with the high jump
  • Olympic Games of 1964 with Tokyo (Japan)
    • Medal of money to the high jump

Championships of Europe of athletics

Records

  • world records with 2m23 on June 18th, 1961 in Moscow
  • world records with 2m24 on July 16th, 1961 in Moscow
  • world records with 2m25 on August 31st, 1961 in Sofia
  • world records with 2m26 on July 22nd, 1962 in Palo Alto
  • world records with 2m27 on September 29th, 1962 in Moscow
  • world records with 2m28 on July 21st, 1963 in Moscow

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