Background
Lagutin, Iurii was born on February 15, 1949 in Zaporozh’e.
Lagutin, Iurii was born on February 15, 1949 in Zaporozh’e.
Graduated from the Dnepropetrovsk Metallurgical Institute as an engineer, 1975.
Honoured Master of Sports (handball), 1976. With Zaporozh’e Burevestnik. From 1976, with the Kiev Armed Forces Club.
Olympic champion, 1976. His premature death remains unexplained.