Anatoliy Gorshkov

Anatoliy Gorshkov
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing the  Soviet Union
IAAF World Race Walking Cup
Bronze medal – third place 1987 New York 20 km walk

Anatoliy Gorshkov (Ukrainian: Анатолій Горшков; born 4 August 1958) is a Ukrainian former racewalking athlete who competed mainly in the 20 kilometres race walk event.[1] His best result was a bronze medal at the 1987 IAAF World Race Walking Cup, where he achieved his lifetime best of 1:20:04 hours for the 20 km walk.[2]

He twice represented the Soviet Union at the World Championships in Athletics, competing in 1983 and 1987. He competed five times at the IAAF World Race Walking Cup, including twice for Ukraine in 1995 and 1997. In the latter year, he took part in the 50 kilometres race walk and achieved a best of 4:01:01 hours.[3]

His highest seasonal European ranking was third in 1987, behind fellow Soviet Viktor Mostovik and East Germany's Axel Noack.[4]

International competitions

Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
1983 IAAF World Race Walking Cup Bergen, Norway 8th 20 km walk 1:21:26
World Championships Helsinki, Finland 11th 20 km walk 1:22:34
1985 IAAF World Race Walking Cup St John's, United Kingdom 11th 20 km walk 1:25:00
1987 IAAF World Race Walking Cup New York City, United States 3rd 20 km walk 1:20:04
World Championships Rome, Italy 26th 20 km walk 1:27.34
1995 IAAF World Race Walking Cup Beijing, China 49th 20 km walk 1:27:33
1997 IAAF World Race Walking Cup Poděbrady, Czech Republic 38th 50 km walk 4:01:01

References

  1. ^ Anatoliy Gorshkov. All-Athletics. Retrieved on 2016-04-16.
  2. ^ IAAF World Race Walking Cup. GBR Athletics. Retrieved on 2016-04-16.
  3. ^ Anatoliy Gorshkov. IAAF. Retrieved on 2016-04-16.
  4. ^ European Top Performers 1980-2005: Men (Outdoor). GBR Athletics. Retrieved on 2016-04-16.