Valerii Redkozubov
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Russian |
| Born | 20 July 1972 Rostov Oblast, Gukovo, Soviet Union |
| Years active | 2007 – present |
| Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) |
| Weight | 82 kg (181 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Russia |
| Sport | Paralympic alpine skiing |
| Disability class | B2 |
| Partner | Evgeny Geroev (guide) |
Medal record | |
Valerii Redkozubov also known as Valery Redkozubov (Russian: Редкозубов, Валерий Анатольевич) (born 20 July 1972) is a Russian male visually impaired Paralympic alpine skier. He has represented Russia at the Paralympics on 3 Winter Paralympic events in 2010, 2014 and 2018.[1] He was the flagbearer for Russia during the 2014 Winter Paralympics as he led the Russian Paralympic delegation in its home nation at the opening ceremony of the event.[2] He was awarded the Order "For Merit to the Fatherland" by the Russian President, Vladimir Putin in 2014 for his outstanding performance at the 2014 Winter Paralympics.[3] Valerii Redkozubov was also awarded the Medal of the Order "For Merit to the Fatherland" in March 2018 by Vladimir Putin after his impressive Paralympic record during the 2018 Winter Paralympics.[4]
Career
Valery Redkozubov has claimed 5 medals in his Paralympic career including 2 gold medals since making his debut at the Vancouver Winter Paralympics.[5]
2010 Winter Paralympics
Valery made his Paralympic debut for Russia at the 2010 Winter Paralympics and competed in the alpine skiing events. He went medalless during the competition before making a standout performance at the Sochi Winter Paralympics in 2014.
2014 Winter Paralympics
Valery Redkozubov competed for Russia at the 2014 Winter Paralympics which was his second consecutive Winter Paralympic appearance and competed in the alpine skiing events. He claimed his first Paralympic medal during the 2014 Winter Paralympics as he clinched a gold medal in the men's slalom visually impaired event and repeated his gold medal hunt by claiming a gold medal in the men's combined visually impaired event.[6] Valerii Redkozubov also secured a bronze medal in the men's giant slalom visually impaired event, which was his third medal at the 2014 Winter Paralympics and was also his third Paralympic medal in his Paralympic career.[7]
2018 Winter Paralympics
Valery Redkozubov competed for Neutral Paralympic Athletes at the 2018 Winter Paralympics after the official ban for Russia from competing from both 2018 Winter Olympics and 2018 Winter Paralympics due to doping scandal.[8] He claimed 2 bronze medals at the alpine skiing events.[9][10]
References
- ^ "Alpine Skiing - Valerii Redkozubov (Neutral Paralympic Athletes)". www.the-sports.org. Retrieved 23 March 2018.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ "Sochi 2014 Paralympic Opening Ceremony lights up Russia". paralympic.org. 7 March 2014. Retrieved 23 March 2018.
- ^ "Чемпионы и призёры XI Паралимпийских зимних игр, награждённые государственными наградами Российской Федерации". Президент России (in Russian). Retrieved 23 March 2018.
- ^ "Официальный интернет-портал правовой информации". publication.pravo.gov.ru. Retrieved 23 March 2018.
- ^ "Valery Redkozubov". Paralympic.org. Retrieved 23 March 2018.
- ^ "Congratulations to Valery Redkozubov, gold medallist in slalom at the Winter Paralympics". President of Russia. Retrieved 23 March 2018.
- ^ "Congratulations to Valery Redkozubov, bronze medallist in super giant slalom at the Winter Paralympics". President of Russia. Retrieved 23 March 2018.
- ^ "Alpine Skiing | Athlete Profile: Valerii REDKOZUBOV - Pyeongchang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games". www.pyeongchang2018.com. Retrieved 23 March 2018.
- ^ "Alpine Skiing | Results Men's Slalom Run 2 - Visually Impaired - Pyeongchang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games". www.pyeongchang2018.com. Retrieved 23 March 2018.
- ^ "Alpine Skiing : Paralympic Winter Games 2017/2018 - Results Men". www.the-sports.org. Retrieved 23 March 2018.
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- 1972 births
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- Paralympic alpine skiers of Russia
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- Blind people from Russia
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- Recipients of the Order "For Merit to the Fatherland"
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