Background
Kalita, Ivan was born on January 14, 1927 in the village of Bolshaia Alekseevka, Tambov Oblast’.
Kalita, Ivan was born on January 14, 1927 in the village of Bolshaia Alekseevka, Tambov Oblast’.
Graduated from the Frunze Military Academy, 1961.
Honoured Master of Sports (riding), 1970. With the Moscow Armed Forces Club. Sports instructor. USSR champion, 1959-1975.
Silver medal, 1968. World champion, 1970. Olympic champion, 1972.