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Russian pole vaulter
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17 August 1966(Saint Petersburg, Tsardom of Russia)
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Biography
Introduction
Igor Leonidovich Trandenkov (Russian: Игорь Леоңидович Транденков, born August 17, 1966 in Saint Petersburg) is a retired Russian pole vaulter best known for winning two Olympic silver medals. His personal best jump of 6.01 m makes him a part of the so-called 6 metres club.
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He is married to Russian athlete, Marina Trandenkova.
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
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| 1992 | Summer Olympics | Barcelona, Spain | 2nd | 5.80 m |
Representing  Russia
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| 1993 | World Championships | Stuttgart, Germany | 3rd | 5.80 m |
| 1994 | European Championships | Helsinki, Finland | 2nd | 5.90 m |
| 1996 | Summer Olympics | Atlanta, United States | 2nd | 5.92 m |
| IAAF Grand Prix Final | Milan, Italy | 3rd | 5.80 m | |