| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1962-08-22)22 August 1962 (age 63) |
| Height | 1.81 m (5 ft11+1⁄2 in) |
| Weight | 79 kg (174 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Soviet Union |
| Sport | Track and field |
Event | 4 × 100 m relay |
Medal record | |
Viktor Arkadyevich Bryzhin (Ukrainian:Віктор Аркадійович Бризгін,Russian:Виктор Аркадьевич Брызгин,Viktor Bryzgin; born 22 August 1962 inVoroshilovgrad[1]) is a formerSovietathlete, winner of gold medal in 4 × 100 mrelay at the1988 Summer Olympics.
Viktor Bryzhin trained atDynamo inVoroshilovgrad. He made his debut in the international championships at thefirst World Championships, where he reached to the quarterfinal of 100 m and won a bronze as a member of Soviet 4 × 100 m relay team. At the1986 European Championships, Bryzhin was last in the final of 100 m, but won the gold in 4 × 100 m.
At the1987 World Championships, Bryzhin finished fifth in 100 m and was second in 4 × 100 m relay. At theSeoulOlympics, Bryzhin ran the opening leg in the Soviet 4 × 100 m relay team, which, in absence ofUnited States won the gold medal. In 1988 he was awarded the titleHonoured Master of Sports of the USSR.[1] Bryzhin made his last appearance in the international athletics scene at the1991 World Championships, where he finished seventh with the Soviet 4 × 100 m relay team.
His wifeOlha Bryzhina (née Vladykina) was also a notable athlete, winner of two gold medals at the 1988 Olympics. Together they have two daughtersYelizaveta Bryzhina andAnastasiia Bryzgina[2][3][4] who are also a successful track and field athletes (competing forUkraine).[5][6]
