25. November 2015  
Paris, FRA  
Artistic Gymnastics

Valentin Mogilny, 5-time World Champion died in Paris

Valentin MOGILNY

The Russian Gymnastics Federation announced, that the elegant former gymnats Valentin Victorovich MOGILNY (USR), who won more than a dozen World and European medals between 1985 and 1990, passed away following a heart attack Sunday, November 22 at the age of 49.

Valentin MOGILNY was born 1965 December 18, in central Ukraine,. He was one of the standout figures of the exceptional Soviet teams of the 1980's. His long legs and graceful comportment made him a formidable figure, especially on Pommel Horse, where he won World titles in 1985 and 1989. Coached by Alexander Alexandrov, Mogilny also won World gold on Parallel Bars in 1985 ...

... and Valentin Mogilny was one of the stars of the World Chapionships 1989 in Stuttgart: After the second team gold after 1985 and the all-around silver medal he won gold on pommel horse - unforgettable moments in Stuttgart 1989...:


Valentin MOGILNY closed out his career in style, winning the European All-around title in 1990.
After retiring from gymnastics, Mogilny moved to France, where he coached in several different cities, most recently in the suburbs of Paris. From the mid-1980's to the end of the 1990's, he was married to 1981 World All-around champion Olga Bicherova (USSR), with whom he has a son.