German Skurygin

German Skurygin (Russian: Герман Скурыгин; September 15, 1963 – November 28, 2008) was a Russian race walker. He was born in Vutno.

Biography

He originally won a gold medal at the 1999 World Championships, but later lost it due to doping. He was suspended from 1999 to 2001. Like dozens of other elite Russian race walkers suspended for doping, he was coached by Viktor Chegin. He died of a heart attack at 45.

Achievements

Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing  Russia
1993 World Championships Stuttgart, Germany 22nd 50 km 4:04:27
1994 European Championships Helsinki, Finland 6th 50 km 3:46:30
1995 World Race Walking Cup Beijing, China 18th 50 km 3:54:48
1999 World Race Walking Cup Mézidon-Canon, France 5th 50 km 3:40:54
World Championships Seville, Spain 50 km DSQ
2002 European Championships Munich, Germany 4th 50 km 3:48:58
World Race Walking Cup Turin, Italy 2nd 50 km 3:42:08
2003 European Race Walking Cup Cheboksary, Russia 1st 50 km 3:47:50
World Championships Paris, France 2nd 50 km 3:36:42
2004 World Race Walking Cup Naumburg, Germany 4th 50 km 3:49:28

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