Alexander Dityatin (1957–2025) has died

[eanda]

One of the greats of the late 70s, and of course had the dominating performance of the 1980 Olympics.

Alexander Dityatin, only gymnast to win 8 medals at a single Olympics, 1957-2025​

Dityatin on rings at 1980 Olympics.



This sad news comes on the birthday of another legend, Nikolai Andrianov.

 

[Bob]

oh thats really sad. RIP

 

[Puffin]

That is very sad.

So many of the great gymnasts of the era seem to die young

 

[MaryClare]

That is very sad.

So many of the great gymnasts of the era seem to die young

68 is average male life expectancy here unfortunately.