Leonid Vasilievich Tyagachyov (Russian: Леонид Васильевич Тягачёв; born October 10, 1946) is a Russian politician, sportsman and honorary president of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC).[1][2] Between 2001 and 2010, Tyagachyov served as President of the Russian Olympic Committee.
Early life
Tyagachyov was a skier representing the Soviet Union and became champion of the USSR. During his time as a skier, he participated in several international competitions.[3] Tyagachyov was champion of the USSR among teams of physical culture for football, and also a master of sports of the USSR in football.[3]