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Died ex-coach of national teams of Russia in gymnastics Leonid Arkayev

At the 87th year of life, Leonid Arkayev, who previously headed the men's and women's teams of Russia in gymnastics, died.

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Died ex-coach of national teams of Russia in gymnastics Leonid Arkayev

At the 87th year of life, Leonid Arkayev, who previously headed the men's and women's teams of Russia in gymnastics, died.

He was 86 years old. Information about the death of the athlete was reported by the press service of the Gymnastics Federation of Russia.

Farewell to Arkayev will be held on November 9 in the Mita crematorium.

From 1973 to 1992, Arkayev was at the head of the men's team of the USSR. Then, from 1992 to 2004, he led both the men's and women's teams of Russia. During this time, his wards won 77 Olympic awards, as well as more than 200 medals of the World and European Championships.

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