Viktor Zhdanovich
Encyclopedia
Viktor Franzovich Zhdanovich (born on January 27, 1938, Leningrad
) is a Soviet fencer
.
He was World Champion four times (1959, 1960, 1961, and 1963), and twice Olympic Champion (1960) in the foil individual events and in 1964 in the foil team gold medal.
Leningrad
Leningrad is the former name of Saint Petersburg, Russia.Leningrad may also refer to:- Places :* Leningrad Oblast, a federal subject of Russia, around Saint Petersburg* Leningrad, Tajikistan, capital of Muminobod district in Khatlon Province...
) is a Soviet fencer
Fencing
Fencing, which is also known as modern fencing to distinguish it from historical fencing, is a family of combat sports using bladed weapons.Fencing is one of four sports which have been featured at every one of the modern Olympic Games...
.
He was World Champion four times (1959, 1960, 1961, and 1963), and twice Olympic Champion (1960) in the foil individual events and in 1964 in the foil team gold medal.