Portrait of Igor Baskakov

Igor Baskakov

Discus Throw
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Biography
Started: He took up the sport at age 28 in Biysk, Russian Federation. (Athlete, 01 Dec 2014) Reason: "It is a well developed and interesting sport." (Athlete, 04 Mar 2021) Ambition: To win gold at the Paralympic Games. (Athlete, 04 Mar 2021) Awards: In 2017, 2016, 2015 and 2014 he was named among the Best Para Athletes of the Year in the Stavropol region of the Russian Federation. (stapravda.ru, 16 Mar 2018, 26 Mar 2017, 26 Feb 2015; pobeda26.ru, 04 Mar 2016) He has received the title of Master of Sport of International Class in the Russian Federation. (vfss.ru, 30 Dec 2022; Athlete, 03 Mar 2021)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateAugust 22, 1981
Place of ResidenceSTAVROPOL
EducationLanguage Studies - Russian, Literature - Altai State Humanities Pedagogical University, Biysk, RUS
Languages SpokenRussian
CoachVladimir Kozlov [personal], RUS
Highlights
RankEventYearLocationResult
Paralympic Games
4Discus Throw - F112020Tokyo, JPN34.47
5Shot Put - F112020Tokyo, JPN12.83
World Championships
2Shot Put - F112024Kobe, JPN13.62
6Shot Put - F112019Dubai, UAE12.67
7Discus Throw - F112024Kobe, JPN33.49
8Discus Throw - F112015Doha, QAT34.25
15Shot Put - F122015Doha, QAT12.00
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