Vladimir Drachev


Vladimir Petrovich Drachev is a former Soviet, Russian and Belarusian biathlete. He formerly had Russian citizenship and started for Russia until 2002. Drachev has four world championship titles in his career. He also has two olympic relay medals for Russia. During his career he took a total of 11 World Championship medals and 15 World Cup race wins. He was also known as one of the fastest shots in the sport whilst competing.

Biathlon results

All results are sourced from the International Biathlon Union.

Olympic Games

2 medals
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World Championships

11 medals
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Individual victories

15 victories
SeasonDateLocationDisciplineLevel
1994–95
1 victory
8 December 1994

After retirement

Head of Vsevolozhsky District of Leningrad Oblast since 2014. In 2016, he was elected to the State Duma representing the United Russia party. In May 2018 Drachev was elected as President of the Russian Biathlon Union for a four-year term.