Background
Kovalenko, Vitalii was born on June 17, 1934 in Moscow.
Kovalenko, Vitalii was born on June 17, 1934 in Moscow.
Graduated from the Moscow Building Engineering Institute, 1956.
Honoured Master of Sports (volleyball), 1961. With the Central Sports Club of the Army. USSR champion, 1955-1966.
World champion, 1960 and 1962. Olympic champion, 1964. Works as an engineer.