About
Russian rower who won three Olympic gold medals at three consecutive Olympics, in 1956, 1960, and 1964.
Before Fame
He began rowing competitively when he was 15 years old.
Trivia
He was the first athlete to win the single scull event three times in the Olympics.
Family Life
He was raised as an only child in Moscow, Russia.
Associated With
He won gold at the 1964 Olympics where boxer Joe Frazier also took the gold.
