Viktor Rashchupkin

Who is Viktor Rashchupkin?

Viktor Ivanovich Rashchupkin was a Soviet/Russian athlete who competed mainly in the discus throw. He was born in Kamensk-Uralsky.

He competed for Soviet Union at the 1980 Summer Olympics held in Moscow, Soviet Union where he won the gold medal in the men's discus throw event.

With the death of Al Oerter on 1 October 2007, Rashchupkin is now the oldest surviving Olympic Champion in the Men's Discus. He is almost exactly 1 month older than 1976 Champion, Mac Wilkins.