Viktor Saneyev, who won three Olympic gold medals for the Soviet Union, has passed away at the age of 76
Tributes have poured in from the world of sport after Georgian three-time Olympic triple jump champion Viktor Saneyev died in Australia aged 76.
Saneyev’s passing was confirmed by the Georgian National Olympic Committee and European Athletics, and was reported elsewhere to have come as the result of a heart attack.
In a remarkable career, the Sokhumi-born Saneyev won three golds and a silver medal for the Soviet Union.
His top feats were achieved in Mexico City in 1968, Munich in 1972, and Montreal in 1976.
European Athletics is very saddened to hear of the death of triple jump great Viktor Saneyev at the age of 77.
Saneyev won three Olympic titles in the event between 1968 and 1976 and also won the European title in 1969 and 1974.
RIP Viktor. pic.twitter.com/mjMY8eX6Rs
