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2023-01-16T18:36:26.689Z
Two-time European swimming champion Leonid Barbier has died at the age of 85. The causes of death are not specified, according to the official website of the All-Russian Swimming Federation (VFPU). Barbier was a member of the Council of Elders of the WFTU, and was also an Honored Master of Sports of the USSR. He also became a two-time European champion in 1958 and 1962, a silver medalist of the European Championship and a 15-time USSR record holder. Former Vancouver Canuc
The causes of death are not specified, according to the official website of the All-Russian Swimming Federation (VFPU).
Barbier was a member of the Council of Elders of the WFTU, and was also an Honored Master of Sports of the USSR.
He also became a two-time European champion in 1958 and 1962, a silver medalist of the European Championship and a 15-time USSR record holder.
Former Vancouver Canucks forward Gino Ojic has died at the age of 52.
Source: russiart
