Lev Shatilo

Lev Vladimirovich Shatilo (Russian: Лев Владимирович Шатило; born 21 October 1962) is a Russian former javelin thrower for the Soviet Union, who is best known for finishing fifth (81.02 metres) at the 1987 World Championships in Rome, Italy. In 1992 he was the first national champion of Russia since independence.[1]

He also placed third in the javelin at the 1992 CIS Winter Throwing Championships.[2] His personal best for the event was 84.30 m (276 ft 6+3⁄4 in), set on 7 June 1987 in Moscow.[3]

International competitions

Year Competition Venue Position Notes
Representing  Soviet Union
1987 World Championships Rome, Italy 5th 81.02 m

National titles

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Russian Championships. GBR Athletics. Retrieved 2021-01-02.
  2. ^ На стадионах страны и мира. Открытый зимний чемпионат и первенство СНГ среди молодёжи и юниоров по метаниям // Лёгкая атлетика : журнал. — 1992. — № 5. — С. 25.
  3. ^ Lev Shatilo. World Athletics. Retrieved 2021-01-02.