Gennady Kovalyev

Gennady Kovalev (10 October 1945 - 30 December 2024) was a Russian biathlete. Kovalev represented the Soviet Union at international competitions. He won at the Biathlon World Championships 1973 the gold medal in the 4 × 7.5 km relay event and the silver medal in the 20 km individual event.

After his biathlon career, he succesfully ran a biathlon school for young people.

Kovalyev died in Chita on 30 December 2024 at the age of 79 years old. 

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Category:1945 births
Category:Soviet sportspeople
Category:2024 deaths