Vadim Menkov

Quick Facts

Full Name	Vadim Menkov
Occupation	Canoeist
Date Of Birth	Feb 12, 1987(1987-02-12)
Age	37
Birthplace	Nurafshon
Country	Uzbekistan
Birth City	Nurafshon
Horoscope	Aquarius

Vadim Menkov Biography

Vadim Menkov is one of the most popular and richest Canoeist who was born on February 12, 1987 in Nurafshon, Nurafshon, Uzbekistan. Vadim Menkov (born February 12, 1987) is an Uzbek male sprint canoeist who has competed since the late 2000s. He has won six medals at the ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships with two golds (C-1 1000 m: 2009, 2010), a silver (C-1 500 m: 2013) and two bronze (C-1 500 m: 2010, C-1 1000 m: 2011). Most recently, Vadim won the gold medal in the sprint C1-1000m event in canoeing at the 2010 Asian Games in Guangzhou, China.

His talent and hard work helped him to attend in the 2008 Summer Olympics which was held in Beijing. There, he was able to achieve the 4th place in the C-1 1000 meter event, which was the best result among Asian representatives. After the Olympic Games, by the resolution of the President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov, he was promoted as the “Honored sportsman of Uzbekistan”.

2009 was the best of his career. In this year, Vadim Menkov won number of International tournaments which were held in Poland, Czech Republic and Hungary. Due to his results in 2009 he was recognized as the “Best canoe oarsman of the year”, by the International Canoe Federation.

In 2012 he represented Uzbekistan at the 2012 Summer Olympics which was held in London. He was able to finish in 4th, as four years before, with a time of 3:49.255.

After years of hard work, in 2006 in Doha, he was able to win his first International tournament. Meanwhile, in the same year he was able to win in Asian Championship on canoeing, and was able to have the honored second place in World Championship, which was held in Poland.

Vadim Menkov Net Worth

Vadim Menkov is one of the richest Canoeist from Uzbekistan. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Vadim Menkov 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Menkov is one of the most recognized sportsmen in Uzbekistan, whose major was canoeing. His early career began in 2003s when he decided to spend his life for canoeing, and his first trainer was Aleksandr Panomaryov.

Menkov was born in Toytepa, Tashkent Region, Uzbekistan. In 2004 he entered to the “Olympic reserver’ high-school, which is located in Chirchiq. After successful graduation he was able to enter to the “Uzbek State Institute of Physical Culture” in the year of 2007.

Menkov also competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, finishing fourth in the C-1 1000 m event while being eliminated in the semi-finals of the C-1 500m. At the 2012 Summer Olympics he competed in the C-1 200 m, finishing 10th, and the C-1 1000 m, finishing 4th again.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Vadim Menkov height 5 ft 11 in Vadim weight 192  lbs & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Vadim Menkov Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Vadim Ranked on the list of most popular Canoeist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Uzbekistan. Vadim Menkov celebrates birthday on February 12 of every year.

Top Facts about Vadim Menkov

1. Vadim Menkov is an Uzbekistani sprint canoeist.
2. He was born on May 22, 1995.
3. Menkov won a bronze medal at the 2018 Asian Games.
4. He also competed in the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
5. Menkov’s preferred event is the K-1 200m race.
6. His personal best time in this event is 34.585 seconds.
7. Menkov trains with the Uzbekistan national team.
8. He has been competing internationally since 2013.
9. Menkov has won multiple medals at Asian Championships and Cups.
10. He is considered one of Uzbekistan’s top athletes in canoeing.