Valerii Redkozubov
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Valerii Redkozubov (also spelled Valery,
Career
Valery Redkozubov has claimed 5 medals in his Paralympic career including 2 gold medals since making his debut at the Vancouver Winter Paralympics.[5]
2010 Winter Paralympics
Valery made his Paralympic debut for Russia at the 2010 Winter Paralympics and competed in the alpine skiing events. He went medalless during the competition before making a standout performance at the Sochi Winter Paralympics in 2014.
2014 Winter Paralympics
Valery Redkozubov competed for Russia at the 2014 Winter Paralympics which was his second consecutive Winter Paralympic appearance and competed in the alpine skiing events. He was the flagbearer for the Russian team at the opening ceremony. He claimed his first Paralympic medal during the 2014 Winter Paralympics as he clinched a gold medal in the men's slalom visually impaired event and repeated his gold medal hunt by claiming a gold medal in the men's combined visually impaired event.[6] Valerii Redkozubov also secured a bronze medal in the men's giant slalom visually impaired event, which was his third medal at the 2014 Winter Paralympics and was also his third Paralympic medal in his Paralympic career.[7]
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Valerii Redkozubov poses and shake hands with Russian President, Vladimir Putin after medal success
2018 Winter Paralympics
Valery Redkozubov competed for Neutral Paralympic Athletes at the 2018 Winter Paralympics after the official ban for Russia from competing from both 2018 Winter Olympics and 2018 Winter Paralympics due to doping scandal.[8] He claimed 2 bronze medals at the alpine skiing events.[9][10]
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Valerii Redkozubov poses with a bronze medal along with Russian President, Vladimir Putin
References
- ^ "Alpine Skiing - Valerii Redkozubov (Neutral Paralympic Athletes)". www.the-sports.org. Archived from the original on 24 March 2018. Retrieved 23 March 2018.
- ^ "Sochi 2014 Paralympic Opening Ceremony lights up Russia". paralympic.org. 7 March 2014. Archived from the original on 11 March 2018. Retrieved 23 March 2018.
- ^ "Чемпионы и призёры XI Паралимпийских зимних игр, награждённые государственными наградами Российской Федерации". Президент России (in Russian). Archived from the original on 10 March 2018. Retrieved 23 March 2018.
- ^ "Официальный интернет-портал правовой информации". publication.pravo.gov.ru. Archived from the original on 23 March 2018. Retrieved 23 March 2018.
- ^ "Valery Redkozubov". Paralympic.org. Archived from the original on 24 March 2018. Retrieved 23 March 2018.
- ^ "Congratulations to Valery Redkozubov, gold medallist in slalom at the Winter Paralympics". President of Russia. Archived from the original on 24 March 2018. Retrieved 23 March 2018.
- ^ "Congratulations to Valery Redkozubov, bronze medallist in super giant slalom at the Winter Paralympics". President of Russia. Archived from the original on 24 March 2018. Retrieved 23 March 2018.
- ^ "Alpine Skiing | Athlete Profile: Valerii REDKOZUBOV - Pyeongchang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games". www.pyeongchang2018.com. Archived from the original on 24 March 2018. Retrieved 23 March 2018.
- ^ "Alpine Skiing | Results Men's Slalom Run 2 - Visually Impaired - Pyeongchang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games". www.pyeongchang2018.com. Archived from the original on 24 March 2018. Retrieved 23 March 2018.
- ^ "Alpine Skiing : Paralympic Winter Games 2017/2018 - Results Men". www.the-sports.org. Archived from the original on 24 March 2018. Retrieved 23 March 2018.
External links
- Valerii Redkozubov at the International Paralympic Committee
- Valerii Redkozubov at IPC.InfostradaSports.com (archived)