Other names: MEDVEDTSEV, Valeri

Born: 5 July 1964

Birthplace: Izhevsk (Russia)

Nationality: Russia

Sport: Biathlon

ATTENDANCE AT THE OLYMPIC GAMES

Calgary 1988

Albertville 1992

Lillehammer 1994

AWARDS

Olympic medals:

Gold: 1

Silver: 3

Other results:

World Championships

Gold: 4 (86, 90)

Silver: 2 (87, 93)

Bronze: 1 (91)

Silver Bullets

At the 1988 Calgary Games, Valery Medvedtsev earned silver medals in the 20km and 10km biathlon races, finishing behind Frank-Peter Roetsch both times. In the 4x7.5km relay, Medvedtsev anchored the Soviet team, giving the USSR it's sixth straight victory in the event. Medvedtsev returned to the Olympics in 1992 and, as the leadoff skier in the relay, earned a third silver medal. He participated again in the Lillehammer Games in 1994, finishing 24th in the 20km event.