Vladimir Stolnikov
- March 30, 1990
- 56 years
About Vladimir Stolnikov
Vladimir Stolnikov, 56, Soviet Olympic boxer (1956).
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|Vladimir Grigoryevich Stolnikov (Russian: Владимир Григорьевич Стольников, 12 March 1934 – 30 March 1990) was a Russian amateur flyweight boxer who won two medals at the European championships in 1959 and 1961. He competed at the 1956 Summer Olympics, but lost in the third bout to the eventual winner Terence Spinks.
Stolnikov took up boxing at the age 14 and won the national flyweight title in 1955 and 1957–58. He retired in 1961 with a record of 161 wins out of 186 bouts.
1956 Olympic results
Below are the results of Vladimir Stolnikov, a flyweight boxer from the Soviet union who competed at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics:
- Round of 32: defeated Edgar Basel (West Germany) on points
- Round of 16: defeated Salvatore Burruni (Italy) on points
- Quarterfinal: lost to Terrence Spinks (Great Britain) on points
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Trivia & Knowledge· 16 questions
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1.What was the full birth name of Vladimir Grigoryevich Stolnikov?
- A.Vladimir Petrovich Stolnikov
- B.Vladimir Alexandrovich Stolnikov
- C.Vladimir Grigoryevich Stolnikovcorrect
- D.Vladimir Ivanovich Stolnikov
Vladimir Grigoryevich Stolnikov is identified as his full name in the biography.
Source: Biographical introduction
2.In what year was Vladimir Grigoryevich Stolnikov born?
- A.1934correct
- B.1936
- C.1930
- D.1932
Vladimir Grigoryevich Stolnikov was born on 12 March 1934.
Source: Biographical introduction
3.At what age did Vladimir Grigoryevich Stolnikov begin practicing boxing?
- A.18
- B.16
- C.12
- D.14correct
Vladimir Grigoryevich Stolnikov took up boxing at the age of 14.
Source: Career section
4.Which specific boxing weight class did Vladimir Grigoryevich Stolnikov compete in?
- A.Flyweightcorrect
- B.Lightweight
- C.Bantamweight
- D.Featherweight
Vladimir Grigoryevich Stolnikov was a Russian amateur flyweight boxer.
Source: Biographical introduction
5.In which years did Vladimir Grigoryevich Stolnikov win the national flyweight title?
- A.1954 and 1956
- B.1953 and 1955–56
- C.1956 and 1958–59
- D.1955 and 1957–58correct
Vladimir Grigoryevich Stolnikov won the national flyweight title in 1955 and 1957–58.
Source: Career section
6.What was the final career win count for Vladimir Grigoryevich Stolnikov?
- A.155
- B.186
- C.161correct
- D.172
Vladimir Grigoryevich Stolnikov retired with a record of 161 wins out of 186 bouts.
Source: Career section
7.In what year did Vladimir Grigoryevich Stolnikov officially retire from boxing?
- A.1958
- B.1960
- C.1961correct
- D.1959
Vladimir Grigoryevich Stolnikov retired from boxing in 1961.
Source: Career section
8.Whom did Vladimir Grigoryevich Stolnikov defeat in the Round of 32 at the 1956 Olympics?
- A.Edgar Baselcorrect
- B.Salvatore Burruni
- C.Terence Spinks
- D.A Soviet teammate
Vladimir Grigoryevich Stolnikov defeated Edgar Basel from West Germany in the Round of 32.
Source: 1956 Olympic results
9.Against which opponent did Vladimir Grigoryevich Stolnikov lose in the quarterfinals of the 1956 Olympics?
- A.Salvatore Burruni
- B.Edgar Basel
- C.An Italian boxer
- D.Terence Spinkscorrect
Vladimir Grigoryevich Stolnikov lost his quarterfinal match to Terrence Spinks.
Source: 1956 Olympic results
10.How many medals did Vladimir Grigoryevich Stolnikov win at the European championships?
- A.Four
- B.Twocorrect
- C.Three
- D.One
Vladimir Grigoryevich Stolnikov won two medals at the European championships in 1959 and 1961.
Source: Biographical introduction
11.On what date did Vladimir Grigoryevich Stolnikov pass away?
- A.30 March 1980
- B.12 March 1990
- C.30 March 1990correct
- D.12 March 1980
Vladimir Grigoryevich Stolnikov died on 30 March 1990.
Source: Biographical introduction
12.Which country did Vladimir Grigoryevich Stolnikov represent in the 1956 Summer Olympics?
- A.Soviet Unioncorrect
- B.Russia
- C.West Germany
- D.Great Britain
Vladimir Grigoryevich Stolnikov was a flyweight boxer from the Soviet Union who competed at the 1956 Olympics.
Source: 1956 Olympic results
13.Which boxer did Vladimir Grigoryevich Stolnikov defeat in the Round of 16 at the 1956 Olympics?
- A.Salvatore Burrunicorrect
- B.Terence Spinks
- C.A British boxer
- D.Edgar Basel
Vladimir Grigoryevich Stolnikov defeated Salvatore Burruni from Italy in the Round of 16.
Source: 1956 Olympic results
14.What was the total number of bouts recorded for Vladimir Grigoryevich Stolnikov during his career?
- A.186correct
- B.196
- C.176
- D.161
Vladimir Grigoryevich Stolnikov had a recorded career total of 186 bouts.
Source: Career section
15.In which city did the 1956 Olympic boxing competition take place?
- A.Moscow
- B.London
- C.Rome
- D.Melbournecorrect
Vladimir Grigoryevich Stolnikov competed at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics.
Source: 1956 Olympic results
16.What was the outcome of the match between Vladimir Grigoryevich Stolnikov and Terrence Spinks?
- A.The match was a draw
- B.Stolnikov won by knockout
- C.Stolnikov won on points
- D.Stolnikov lost on pointscorrect
Vladimir Grigoryevich Stolnikov lost to Terrence Spinks on points in the quarterfinal.
Source: 1956 Olympic results
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