Background
Dyrdyra, Vitalii was born on November 4, 1938 in Kiev.
Dyrdyra, Vitalii was born on November 4, 1938 in Kiev.
Graduated from the Kiev Institute of Physical Culture, 1962.
Honoured Master of Sports (sailing), 1972. With the armed forces in Kiev. Military lecturer. USSR champion (Finn class), 1969, and (Tempest class), 1972.
Olympic champion (Tempest class), 1972.