Aleksandr Nikolaevich Berkutov (Russian: Александр Николаевич Беркутов; 21 May 1933 – 7 November 2012) was a Russian rower who had his best achievements in double sculls, paired with Yuriy Tyukalov. Together they won five consecutive European titles in 1956–61,[3] the Henley Royal Regatta in 1957 and 1958, the Soviet title in 1957 and 1961, an Olympic gold medal in 1956, and an Olympic silver in 1960.[1]

Aleksandr Berkutov
Personal information
Born21 May 1933
Zubchaninovka, Samara Oblast, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union[1][2]
Died7 November 2012 (aged 79)
Moscow, Russia
Height180 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Weight80 kg (176 lb)
Sport
SportRowing
ClubDynamo Moscow
Medal record
Representing the  Soviet Union
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1956 Melbourne Double sculls
Silver medal – second place 1960 Rome Double sculls
European Rowing Championships
Bronze medal – third place 1954 Amsterdam Single sculls
Gold medal – first place 1956 Bled Double sculls
Gold medal – first place 1957 Duisburg Double sculls
Gold medal – first place 1958 Poznań Double sculls
Gold medal – first place 1959 Mâcon Double sculls
Gold medal – first place 1961 Prague Double sculls

Berkutov started as a single sculler, and in 1954 won the Soviet title and a bronze medal at the European Championships.[2] Next year, facing strong competition from the rising star Vyacheslav Ivanov, he changed to doubles. He retired in 1961 to become a rowing coach, and in 1972 replaced Tyukalov as the head coach of the Soviet national team. From 1990 until his death, he lectured at the Russian State University of Physical Education, Sport, Youth and Tourism.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Aleksandr Berkutov. sports-reference.com
  2. ^ a b Динамо. Энциклопедия. ОЛМА Медиа Групп. 2003. p. 123. ISBN 978-5-224-04399-6.
  3. ^ Rudern - Europameisterschaften - Herren. Einer, Doppelzweier Archived 25 October 2014 at the Wayback Machine. sport-komplett.de
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