Russian sailor
Vladimir Leontyev
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| Born | 4 November 1946
Moscow, Russia[1] |
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| Died | 21 September 2005 (aged 58)
Moscow, Russia |
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| Height | 168 cm (5 ft 6 in) |
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| Weight | 77 kg (170 lb) |
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| Sport | Sailing |
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| Club | Soviet Army Moscow |
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Vladimir Pavlovich Leontyev (Russian: Владимир Павлович Леонтьев, 4 November 1946 – 21 September 2005) was a Russian sailor. He competed in the Flying Dutchman class at the 1972, 1976 and 1980 Olympics and placed fifth-sixth.[1] Domestically he won 11 Soviet titles in this event between 1969 and 1981.[2][3]
Leontyev was born in a family of competitive sailors, and took up the sport in 1957. He graduated from the Institute of Physical Education in Yerevan, and after retiring from competitions worked as a sailing coach.[3]
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