Yevgeny Samsonov
association football player
- September 15, 1926
- September 30, 2014
- 88 years
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Yevgeny Samsonov, 88, Russian rower, Olympic silver medalist (1952).
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|Yevgeny Borisovich Samsonov (Russian: Евгений Борисович Самсонов, 15 September 1926 – 30 September 2014) was a Russian rower who competed for the Soviet Union in the 1952 Summer Olympics and in the 1956 Summer Olympics.
In 1952, he won the silver medal as crew member of the Soviet boat in the eight event.
Four years later, he was part of the Soviet boat which was eliminated in the semi-final of the eight competition.
In 1953–1955, he won the European championship three years in a row as crew member of the Soviet boat in the eight event.
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1.What is the full birth name of Yevgeny Samsonov?
- A.Yevgeny Borisovich Samsonovcorrect
- B.Yevgeny Sergeyevich Samsonov
- C.Yevgeny Alexandrovich Samsonov
- D.Yevgeny Ivanovich Samsonov
The biography states his full name is Yevgeny Borisovich Samsonov.
Source: biography introduction
2.On what date was Yevgeny Samsonov born?
- A.15 September 1926correct
- B.15 October 1926
- C.30 September 1926
- D.15 September 1928
Yevgeny Samsonov was born on 15 September 1926.
Source: biography introduction
3.In what year did Yevgeny Samsonov pass away?
- A.2020
- B.2016
- C.2014correct
- D.2012
Yevgeny Samsonov died on 30 September 2014.
Source: biography introduction
4.For which country did Yevgeny Samsonov compete in the Olympics?
- A.Belarus
- B.Soviet Unioncorrect
- C.Ukraine
- D.Russia
Yevgeny Samsonov competed for the Soviet Union in the Olympics.
Source: biography introduction
5.What medal did Yevgeny Samsonov win in the 1952 Summer Olympics?
- A.Bronze
- B.No medal
- C.Silvercorrect
- D.Gold
In 1952, Yevgeny Samsonov won the silver medal as a crew member of the Soviet boat in the eight event.
Source: Olympic career
6.What event did Yevgeny Samsonov participate in during the 1952 Summer Olympics?
- A.Coxed four
- B.Single sculls
- C.Eight eventcorrect
- D.Coxless pair
Yevgeny Samsonov competed as a crew member of the Soviet boat in the eight event during the 1952 Olympics.
Source: Olympic career
7.What was the result for Yevgeny Samsonov in the 1956 Summer Olympics eight competition?
- A.Won the silver medal
- B.Eliminated in the semi-finalcorrect
- C.Won the gold medal
- D.Eliminated in the heat stage
In 1956, Yevgeny Samsonov was part of the Soviet boat that was eliminated in the semi-final of the eight competition.
Source: Olympic career
8.How many consecutive years did Yevgeny Samsonov win the European championship between 1953 and 1955?
- A.Four years
- B.Two years
- C.Three yearscorrect
- D.One year
Between 1953 and 1955, Yevgeny Samsonov won the European championship three years in a row.
Source: European championship section
9.In which event did Yevgeny Samsonov win the European championship from 1953 to 1955?
- A.Scull event
- B.Four event
- C.Eight eventcorrect
- D.Pair event
Yevgeny Samsonov won the European championship as a crew member of the Soviet boat in the eight event.
Source: European championship section
10.How many years after the 1952 Summer Olympics did Yevgeny Samsonov compete in his next Olympics?
- A.Five years
- B.Four yearscorrect
- C.Two years
- D.Three years
The text notes that four years after 1952, Yevgeny Samsonov was part of the Soviet boat in the 1956 Olympics.
Source: Olympic career
11.Which specific years did Yevgeny Samsonov win the European championship?
- A.1953, 1954, 1955correct
- B.1952, 1953, 1954
- C.1954, 1955, 1956
- D.1951, 1952, 1953
Yevgeny Samsonov won the European championship in 1953, 1954, and 1955.
Source: European championship section
12.On what date did Yevgeny Samsonov die?
- A.30 September 2014correct
- B.15 October 2014
- C.15 September 2014
- D.30 October 2014
Yevgeny Samsonov died on 30 September 2014.
Source: biography introduction
13.Which Olympic games did Yevgeny Samsonov participate in?
- A.1952 and 1956correct
- B.1952 and 1960
- C.1948 and 1952
- D.1956 and 1960
Yevgeny Samsonov competed for the Soviet Union in the 1952 Summer Olympics and in the 1956 Summer Olympics.
Source: biography introduction
14.What was the middle name of Yevgeny Samsonov?
- A.Sergeyevich
- B.Borisovichcorrect
- C.Ivanovich
- D.Alexandrovich
The full name provided is Yevgeny Borisovich Samsonov.
Source: biography introduction
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