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| Vyacheslav Zaytsev | |||
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 Zaytsev in 2019 | |||
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Vyacheslav Alekseyevich Zaytsev | ||
| Nationality | Russian | ||
| Born | 12 November 1952 Leningrad, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union | ||
| Died | 12 June 2023 (aged 70) | ||
| Height | 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||
| Volleyball information | |||
| Position | Setter | ||
| Number | 2 (1976–1980) 3 (1988) | ||
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Honours | |||
Vyacheslav Alekseyevich Zaytsev (Russian: Вячеслав Алексеевич Зайцев, 12 November 1952 – 12 June 2023) was a Russian volleyball player who competed for the Soviet Union in the 1976 Summer Olympics, the 1980 Summer Olympics, and the 1988 Summer Olympics.[1] He was a setter.[2]
In 1976, Zaytsev was part of the Soviet team that won the silver medal in the Olympic tournament.[1]
Zaytsev became the team captain in 1977 and played a major role in helping the Soviet Union become a dominant team in the late 1970s to early 1980s.[2] He won gold medals in the 1977 FIVB World Cup, 1978 FIVB World Championship, 1980 Summer Olympics, 1981 FIVB World Cup, and 1982 FIVB World Championship.[3][2]
At the 1988 Summer Olympics, Zaytsev was a member of the Soviet team that won the silver medal.[1]
Among his achievements, Zaytsev also led the Soviet Union to six European Championship gold medals.[3]
In 2013, Zaytsev was inducted into the International Volleyball Hall of Fame.[2]
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