Alexey Prokurorov


Alexey Alexeyevich Prokurorov was a Soviet/Russian cross-country skier who competed in the late 1980s and 1990s for both the Soviet Union and Russia.

Career

Prokurorov was born in the village of Mishino of Vladimir Oblast, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union.
Prokurorov's biggest successes were winning the gold medal in the 30 km freestyle and the silver medal in the 4 × 10 km relay at the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary.
At the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships, Prokurorov earned a total of six medals. This included one gold, one silver, and four bronzes. He also won the 50 km event twice at the Holmenkollen ski festival. He also won the Russian championship title 13 times.
Prokurorov received the Holmenkollen medal, the highest Norwegian skiing award, in 1998.
Prokurorov was a flag bearer of Russian team at the 1998 Winter Olympics and 2002 Winter Olympics.
Prokurorov retired after the 2001/2002 season at the age of 39. After retirement, he was Chief coach of the Russian women cross-country skiing team. He received state honors for his services to sports.
He died in a road crash in Vladimir on 10 October 2008, when he was hit by a car driven by a drunk man as he was crossing the road.

Cross-country skiing results

All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS).

Olympic Games

  • 2 medals –
YearAge10 km15 kmPursuit30 km50 kmSprint4 × 10 km
relay
198823181st382nd
199227——2145
199429201228135
1998333118—45
200237—29—28——

World Championships

  • 6 medals –
YearAge10 km15 km
classical		15 km
freestyle		Pursuit30 km50 kmSprint4 × 10 km
relay
198924—463rd5
199126—131465
199328——11503rd
1995301363rd186
1997322nd3rd1st44
1999344728267
20013612—199——

World Cup

Individual podiums

No.SeasonDateLocationRaceLevelPlace
11986-8701.03.1987

Team podiums

  • 3 victories
  • 16 podiums
No.SeasonDateLocationRaceLevelPlaceTeammates
11986-8708.03.1987