Alexandr Syman (born July 26, 1977 in

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) is a retired Belarusian biathlete. He competed in the 2002, 2006 and 2010

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for Belarus. His best finish was 8th, as a member of the Belarusian relay team in 2002. His best individual performance was 20th, in the 2010 sprint. He earned one individual

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victory, in the sprint event at

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in 2004/05. His best overall finish in the

also came in this season, placing 35th. He also earned a victory with the Belarusian relay team in 2003/04, as well as six other World Cup podiums. He won a silver medal at the Biathlon World Championships with the relay team as well, in 2001. His best individual performance in a World Championships was 21st, in the

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individual.

World Cup Podiums

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* * * 1977 births Living people Belarusian male biathletes Olympic biathletes for Belarus Biathletes at the 2002 Winter Olympics Biathletes at the 2006 Winter Olympics Biathletes at the 2010 Winter Olympics Biathlon World Championships medalists Universiade medalists in biathlon Universiade silver medalists for Belarus Competitors at the 2005 Winter Universiade People from Kapyl Sportspeople from Minsk Region {{Belarus-biathlon-bio-stub