Nikolay Konstantinovich Kruglov (russian: Никола́й Константи́нович Кругло́в; born 31 January 1950) is a former

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. At the 1976 Olympics in

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he won gold medals in the 20 km individual and with the men's relay team. He became world champion in the sprint event at the 1975 World Championships in Antholz. His son, Nikolay Kruglov, Jr., also became a biathlete.

Biathlon results

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Olympic Games

''2 medals (2 gold)''

World Championships

''8 medals (3 gold, 3 silver, 2 bronze)'' :''*During Olympic seasons competitions are only held for those events not included in the Olympic program.''

Individual victories

''1 victory (1 In)'' :''*Results are from UIPMB and IBU races which include the

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and the

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References

1950 births Living people Soviet male biathletes Biathletes at the 1976 Winter Olympics Olympic biathletes for the Soviet Union Medalists at the 1976 Winter Olympics Olympic medalists in biathlon Olympic gold medalists for the Soviet Union Biathlon World Championships medalists 21st-century Ukrainian politicians {{USSR-biathlon-bio-stub