🏆 NATIONAL ATHLETES

Soviet Sports Legends

The greatest soviet sports people of all time — across 4 sports.

6Athletes

4Sports

Soviet Football

⚽ Football

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Goalkeeper

Soviet football goalkeeper, widely regarded as the greatest goalkeeper of all time. Won Ballon d'Or…

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Forward/Winger

Soviet/Ukrainian footballer who became the first Eastern European to win the Ballon d'Or in 1975,…

Soviet Gymnastics

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Gymnast

Soviet gymnast who dominated the sport in 1950s-60s, holding record for most Olympic medals (18)…

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Gymnast

Soviet gymnast who revolutionized the sport with her daring acrobatic skills and charismatic…

Soviet Speed Skating

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Long Track Speed Skater

Soviet speed skater nicknamed the 'Lightning from the Urals,' the first athlete in history to win…

Soviet Rowing

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Rower (Single Sculls)

Soviet rower who became the first man in history to win the single sculls event at three…