Background
Minaev, Evgenii was born on May 21, 1933 in Klin, Moscow Oblast’.
Minaev, Evgenii was born on May 21, 1933 in Klin, Moscow Oblast’.
Graduated from the Higher School of Sports Instructors of the Moscow Institute of Physical Culture, 1962.
Honoured Master of Sports (heavy athletics), 1957. With the Moscow Armed Forces Club. USSR champion. 1957-1966.
World record-holder, 1956-1961. World champion, 1957 and 1962. European champion, 1958, 1960-1962.
Olympic champion, 1960 at feather weight (372.5kg).