Andrey Bryukhankov
Andrey Alexandrovich Bryukhankov (Russian Андрей Александрович Брюханков, in ITU rankings also misspelled as" Brukhankov," born 27 February 1991 in Rybinsk) is a Russian professional triathlete, bronze medalist at the Russian Elite Aquathlon Championships and bronze medalist at the Russian U23 Triathlon Championships of the year 2011, and a member of the Russian National Team. Andrey's elder brother is the Russian Triathlon Champion of the year 2011 Alexander Bryukhankov. On 12 October 2010, he was honored with the prestigious title Master of Sports () Andrey Bryukhankov also takes part in non ITU elite competitions. At the "Volkswagen Aldiana Triathlon  in Cyprus, in which most of the Russian elite triathletes took part, he placed fourth in the sprint category. In 2010, Andrey Bryukhankov also took part in two triathlons of the prestigious French Club Championship Series Lyonnaise des Eaux" and, like his elder brother Alexander Bryukhankov, he represented "Mulhouse Olympique Tri." At the "Triathlon de Paris" (18 July 2010), he placed 45th in the individual ranking. At the Grand Final in La Baule (Triathlon Audencia, 18 September 2010), Andrey Bryukhankov placed 40th. ITU Competitions. In the five years from 2006 to 2010, Andrey Bryukhankov took part in 15 ITU competitions  and achieved 7 top ten positions. In 2010, for instance, he won the silver medal at the European Championships (Junior) and two medals at the Junior European Cup. From 2009 on Andrey Bryukhankov has also taken part in "Elite" triathlons. The following list is based upon the official ITU rankings and the ITU "Athletes's Profile Page." Unless indicated otherwise, the following events are triathlons (Olympic Distance) and refer to the "Elite" category.