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Soviet Union · MAG · 1968 – 1972

Mikhail Voronin

Mikhail Voronin competed for Soviet Union in men's artistic gymnastics, 1968–1972. Career medals: 2 gold, 4 silver, 1 bronze.

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FIG-named skills

Career, in brief

Mikhail Voronin was a two-time Olympian for the Soviet Union in men's artistic gymnastics, competing from 1968 through 1972. He won seven Olympic medals — two gold, four silver, and one bronze. Two elements on the Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique (FIG) Table of Named Elements carry his name.

Timeline

Career arc, year by year.

Olympic — 2 appearances

1972 Munich Olympics

Aug 26 → Sep 11 · Munich
All-Around Qual 112.950 — 7th, advanced Final 111.525 — 12th 12th
Pommel Horse Qual 18.850 — 5th, advanced Final 18.875 — 5th 5th
Still Rings Qual 19.250 — 2nd, advanced Final 19.275 SILVER
Parallel Bars Qual 19.050
Horizontal Bar Qual 18.850
Floor Exercise Qual 18.450
Vault Qual 18.500

1968 Mexico City Olympics

Mexico City
All-Around Final 115.850 SILVER
Pommel Horse Final 19.200 BRONZE
Still Rings Final 19.325 SILVER
Parallel Bars Final 19.425 SILVER
Horizontal Bar Final 19.550 GOLD
Vault Final 19.000 GOLD

FIG-named skills

2 FIG-named skills (Vault)

Team affiliations

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Sources

Sources olympics.com (Munich 1972) · olympedia.org (Munich 1972, Mexico City 1968) · gymnastics.sport
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