Background
Ionov, Viacheslav was born on May 23, 1940 in Moscow.
Ionov, Viacheslav was born on May 23, 1940 in Moscow.
Graduated from the Volgograd Institute of Physical Culture, 1969.
Honoured Master of Sports (rowing), 1964. With the Central Sports Club of the Navy. USSR champion, 1961-1967.
Olympic champion, 1964. World champion, 1966. European champion, 1967.
Honoured Coach of the USSR, 1976.