Background
Golubnichii, Vladimir was born on June 2, 1938 in Sumy, Ukraine.
Golubnichii, Vladimir was born on June 2, 1938 in Sumy, Ukraine.
At 17, became the Ukrainian adult champion in the 10 kilometres walk, beating many veterans of the event. Set many Ukrainian records at various distances. First world record in walking in 1955 (20 kilometres).
Repeated his success in 1975. Participant in 5 Olympic Games. Gold medal winner in Rome and Mexico.
Silver medal in Munich, bronze medal in Tokyo, and in Montreal 1976. Champion of the USSR, Europe, and Olympic champion.