Background
Kurvnov, Aleksandr was born on July 8, 1934 in Gus’-Khrustalnyi, Vladimir Oblast’.
Kurvnov, Aleksandr was born on July 8, 1934 in Gus’-Khrustalnyi, Vladimir Oblast’.
Graduated from the Kazan’ Aviation Institute, 1963.
Honoured Master of Sports (heavy athletics), 1960. With Kazan’ Burevestnik. USSR champion, 1960. Olympic champion, 1960.
European champion, 1960-1963. World champion, 1961-1963. Gold medal winner, XVIIth Olympic Games.
World recorder-holder (light-heavy weight), 1958-1965. Plane designer in the military industry.