Leonid Tyagachyov


Leonid Vasilievich Tyagachyov is a Russian politician, sportsman and honorary president of the Russian Olympic Committee. Between 2001 and 2010, Tyagachyov served as President of the Russian Olympic Committee.

Early life

Tyagachyov was a skier representing the Soviet Union and became champion of the USSR. During his time as a skier, he participated in several international competitions. Tyagachyov was champion of the USSR among teams of physical culture for football, and also a master of sports of the USSR in football.

Awards