Career, in brief
Viktor Klimenko was a two-time Olympian for the Soviet Union in men's artistic gymnastics, competing from 1968 through 1972. He won three Olympic medals — one gold, one silver, and one bronze.
Soviet Union · MAG · 1968 – 1972
Viktor Klimenko
Viktor Klimenko competed for Soviet Union in men's artistic gymnastics, 1968–1972. Career medals: 1 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze.
3
career medals
across Olympic, World, and Continental finals.
Timeline
Career arc, year by year.
- 1972
- Olympic1972 Munich OlympicsgoldAug 26 → Sep 11Pommel gold; Vault silver; AA 6th
- 1968
- Olympic1968 Mexico City OlympicsbronzeP-Bars bronze; AA 7th
Olympic — 2 appearances
1972 Munich Olympics
Aug 26 → Sep 11 · Munich
All-Around Qual 112.650 — 8th, advanced Final 113.075 — 6th 6th
Pommel Horse Qual 19.050 Final 19.125 GOLD
Still Rings Qual 18.700
Parallel Bars Qual 19.250 Final 19.125 — 4th 4th
Horizontal Bar Qual 18.400
Floor Exercise Qual 18.450
Vault Qual 18.800 Final 18.825 SILVER
1968 Mexico City Olympics
Mexico City
All-Around Final 113.950 — 7th 7th
Pommel Horse Final 18.950 — 6th 6th
Parallel Bars Final 19.225 BRONZE
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Sources
Sources
olympics.com (Munich 1972) · olympedia.org (Munich 1972, Mexico City 1968)
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Last verified 2026-05-26 · corrections welcome at hello@gleaminggymnast.com