Ivan Zaytsev (athlete)

For other people named Ivan Zaytsev, see Ivan Zaytsev (disambiguation).
Ivan Zaytsev
Ivan Zaytsev in 2012.
Personal information
Birth nameIvan Viktorovich Zaytsev
Born (1988-11-11) 11 November 1988 (age 36)
Tashkent, Uzbek SSR, Soviet Union
Sport
Country Uzbekistan
SportAthletics
EventJavelin throw
Medal record
Asian Games
2014 Incheon Javelin thrower
Asian Athletics Championships
2013 Pune Javelin throw
2011 Kobe Javelin throw

Ivan Viktorovich Zaytsev (born 11 November 1988 in Tashkent) is an Uzbekistani javelin thrower. He competed in the javelin throw at the 2012 Summer Olympics and placed 36th with a mark of 73.94 metres. He competed at the 2016 Olympics, finishing in 26th, with a throw of 77.83. He has also competed at World Championship-level, at the 2013 World Championships, reaching the final, and finishing 11th with a throw of 78.33. His personal best is 85.03 metres.

Competition record

Year Competition Venue Position Notes
Representing  Uzbekistan
2007 Asian Championships Amman, Jordan 9th 61.14 m
2009 Asian Championships Guangzhou, China 5th 74.37 m
2011 Asian Championships Kobe, Japan 3rd 79.22 m
2012 Olympic Games London, United Kingdom 36th (q) 73.94 m
2013 Asian Championships Pune, India 1st 79.76 m
World Championships Moscow, Russia 11th 78.33 m
2014 Asian Games Incheon, South Korea 3rd 83.68 m
2016 Olympic Games Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 26th (q) 77.83 m
2017 Islamic Solidarity Games Baku, Azerbaijan 2nd 78.66 m

Seasonal bests by year

  • 2007 – 61.14
  • 2008 – 70.09
  • 2009 – 75.07
  • 2010 – 75.32
  • 2011 – 79.39
  • 2012 – 85.03
  • 2013 – 83.79
  • 2014 – 83.68
  • 2016 – 83.03
  • 2017 – 78.66

References

  1. ^ a b c d Ivan Zaytsev at World Athletics
  2. ^ "Ivan Zaytsev Bio, Stats, and Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 2020-04-18. Retrieved 2017-10-02.


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