Nikolai Andrianov

Gymnast

Birthday October 14, 1952

Birth Sign Libra

Birthplace Russia

DEATH DATE Mar 21, 2011 (58)

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About

Russian gymnast who held the record for most career Olympic medals for a male athlete (15), before Michael Phelps surpassed him in 2008.

Before Fame

He won two gold medals at the 1971 European Championships.

Trivia

He had a remarkable run at the 1976 Olympics, winning four golds, two silvers, and a bronze.

Family Life

He was married to two-time Olympic Champion Lyubov Burda.

Associated With

He had an extremely successful run at the 1976 Olympics as did gymnast Nadia Comaneci who took three gold medals.