Sergey Danilin (1 January 1960 – 4 October 2021) was a Soviet luger who competed from the early 1980s to the mid-1990s. Competing in four Winter Olympics, he earned the silver medal in the men's singles event at Sarajevo in 1984.[1]

Sergey Danilin
Medal record
Luge
Representing  Soviet Union
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 1984 Sarajevo Men's singles
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 1981 Hammarstrand Men's singles
Silver medal – second place 1983 Lake Placid Men's singles
Bronze medal – third place 1987 Igls Men's singles
Bronze medal – third place 1989 Winterberg Mixed team
Bronze medal – third place 1990 Calgary Mixed team
European Championships
Gold medal – first place 1986 Hammarstrand Men's singles
Silver medal – second place 1982 Winterberg Men's singles

Danilin also won a complete set of medals in the men's singles event at the FIL World Luge Championships with a gold in 1981, a silver in 1983, and a bronze in 1987. He also won a pair of bronze medals in the mixed team event (1989, 1990). He also won two medals in the men's singles event at the FIL European Luge Championships with a gold in 1986 and a silver in 1982. His best finish in the overall men's singles Luge World Cup was second twice (1981-2, 1982-3).

Danilin married fellow Soviet luger Nadejda Danilina in 1986.

Danilin died on 4 October 2021, at the age of 61.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Sergey Danilin". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 3 December 2016.
  2. ^ "Умер вице-чемпион Олимпиады-1984 саночник Сергей Данилин". 4 October 2021.
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