Aleksandr Spiridonovich Kanaki (Russian: Александр Спиридонович Канаки, 29 March 1912 – 1995) was a Soviet athlete. He initially competed in decathlon and placed third at the 1936 Soviet Championships. During World War II his right hand was irreversibly injured in action. Hence after the war Kanaki changed to hammer throw, where his handicap was less impeding than in other throwing events. He set multiple records in hammer throw in the late 1940s and placed fifth at the 1950 European Championships.[1][2]

Aleksandr Kanaki
Personal information
Born29 March 1912[1]
Died1995
Height190 cm (6 ft 3 in)
Weight120 kg (265 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
Event(s)Hammer throw, shot put, decathlon
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)HT – 58.59 m (1949)
SP – 15.53 m (1938)
decathlon – 6595 (1937)[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Aleksandr Kanaki. trackfield.brinkster.net
  2. ^ Alexander Kanaki. peoples.ru