Background
Shmelev, Vladimir was born on August 31, 1946 in Magadan.
Shmelev, Vladimir was born on August 31, 1946 in Magadan.
Graduated from the Moscow Institute of Physical Culture, 1976.
Honoured Master of Sports (pentathlon), 1972. With the Moscow Oblast’ Armed Forces Team. USSR champion, 1971-1975.
Olympic champion, 1972, with his team. World champion, 1973-1974, with his team.