Background
Sveshnikov, German was born on May 15, 1937 in Gorkii.
Sveshnikov, German was born on May 15, 1937 in Gorkii.
Honoured Master of Sports (fencing), 1960. With the Gorkii Armed Forces Team. Honoured Coach of the RSFSR, 1975.
USSR champion, 1958-1969. World champion, 1959-1969. Olympic champion, 1960 and 1964.