Viktor Ivanovich Rashchupkin (Russian: Виктор Иванович Ращупкин, born October 16, 1950) is a Soviet/Russian athlete who competed mainly in the discus throw. He was born in Kamensk-Uralsky.[1]

Viktor Rashchupkin
Personal information
Native nameВиктор Иванович Ращулкин
Full nameViktor Ivanovich Raschchupkin
NationalityRussian
BornOctober 16, 1950
Kamensk-Uralski, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
Height1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight107 kg (236 lb)
Sport
Country Soviet Union
SportAthletics
EventDiscus throw
Achievements and titles
Personal best66.64 m (1980)
Medal record
Men's Athletics
Representing  Soviet Union
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1980 Moscow Discus throw

He competed for Soviet Union at the 1980 Summer Olympics held in Moscow, Soviet Union where he won the gold medal in the men's discus throw event.[1]

With the death of Al Oerter on 1 October 2007, Rashchupkin is now the oldest surviving Olympic Champion in the Men's Discus. He is almost exactly 1 month older than 1976 Champion, Mac Wilkins.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Viktor Rashchupkin". Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 2020-04-17. Retrieved 2010-10-02.