TYUKIN, Eduard Avtandilovich

TYUKIN, Eduard Avtandilovich (b.19.5.1978 in Ufa), Athlete. Merited Master of Sports (weightlifting) of Russia (2004). Awarded with the Order of Salavat Yulayev (2004), the 2nd Class Medal of Order for Merits to the Fatherland (2005). A trainee of the Khimprom Sports Club (Coaches: R.Z.Sirayev, A.F.Yarullin) and the Specialist Children and Youth Sports School of the Olympic Reserve No.15 (V.G.Vagin). Bronze Medalist of the Olympic Games (2004), Silver Medalist of the European Championship (2004), Silver Medalist of the Three Bogatyrs International Biathlon Tournament (Moscow, 2003). The World and European Champion (1997), the World Junior Championship Silver Medalist (1998). Winner of the European Championship (1994) among junior men. Member of the Russian National Team (1998–2005).