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Igor Avrunin was born on 16 July, 1957 in Gomel, USSR, is an Israeli athlete (1957–2020). Discover Igor Avrunin's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 63 years old?

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Age 63 years old
Zodiac Sign Cancer
Born 16 July 1957
Birthday 16 July
Birthplace Gomel, USSR
Date of death 2020
Died Place Ashdod, Israel
Nationality Russia

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Igor Avrunin Height, Weight & Measurements

At 63 years old, Igor Avrunin height is 1.94 m and Weight 125 kg.

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Weight 125 kg
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Igor Avrunin Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Igor Avrunin worth at the age of 63 years old? Igor Avrunin’s income source is mostly from being a successful athlete. He is from Russia. We have estimated Igor Avrunin's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

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1957

Igor Avrunin (sometimes spelled Igor Avronin; Игорь Аврунин, 16 July 1957 – 7 January 2020 ) was a USSR-born Israeli track and field athlete.

Igor Avrunin was born in 1957 in Gomel into a Jewish family.

His father was a college physical education teacher and played a significant role in fostering and developing his son's athletic abilities.

Avrunin's sports career began in the Youth Sports School of the Olympic Reserve.

After graduating from the college in Gomel, he relocated to Kaunas, Lithuania, where he participated in various track and field competitions, and achieved multiple champion titles in the Lithuanian track and field championships.

Avrunin trained under the guidance of the coach Rimantas Plungė, representing Dinamo Kaunas team.

1980

In 1980, he became the Lithuanian discus throw champion, and in 1981 and 1983, he was the shot put vice-champion.

1983

On August 25, 1983, in Kyiv, he set a personal record in shot put – 20 m 68 cm. In 1984, in Smalininkai, he improved the Lithuanian discus throw record to 67 m 14 cm. His competitors during that period included Romas Ubartas, Vaclovas Kidykas in discus throw, and Saulius Kleiza in shot put.

Avrunin was awarded by the title of Master of Sports of the USSR, International Class.

1984

He won gold medals in discus throw (62 m 96 cm) and shot put (20 m 40 cm) at the 1984 championships in Klaipėda.

1990

In 1990, Igor Avruninas repatriated to Israel, marking a significant shift in his athletic journey.

The transition did not hinder his achievements, as he continued to leave a lasting impact on Israeli track and field.

Igor Avrunin emigrated to Israel in 1990.

International Amateur Athletic Federation (IAAF) requires an emigrating citizen to live for three years in a new country before competing in international tournaments.

However, the president of the Soviet track and field federation, Igor Ter-Ovanesyan, signed an agreement that allowed recent Soviet emigres to Israel to compete after just one year of residence.

The agreement enabled Israel to add three athletes — Igor Avrunin in the shot-put and discus, Vadim Bavikin in the javelin and Vladimir Ostrovskiy in the 20-kilometer walk — to its team of Rogel Nachum (men's triple jump) and Orit Kolodni (women's 200 and 400 meters).

1991

He set Israeli record in the men's discus throw on 1 June 1991 at 62.24 m and in the men's shot put on 22 June 1991 at 19.09 m. He is still the current Israeli record holder.

His discus throw record in Israel remains unbroken, showcasing the enduring legacy of his achievements.

Avrunin further solidified his position in Israeli track and field, claiming victory in discus throw at the Israeli Championship in 1991 and 1992.

Additionally, he secured first place in shot put in 1991, 1992, 1995, and 1996 in various tournaments and competitions.

Thanks to this agreement Avrunin was able to participate at 1991 World Championship in Tokyo and the 1991 IAAF World Indoor Championships in Seville, Spain.

After retiring from professional sports, Avrunin pursued diverse interests.

He dedicated his time to teaching mathematics and physics, worked in a metal processing factory for four years, and independently explored his passion for computers.

He later completed programming courses and became a skilled software engineer.

His journey exemplifies a successful transition from athletic achievements to professional proficiency in a different field.

In his free time, Avrunin shared his expertise by mentoring young discus throwers and shot put athletes.

His commitment to nurturing the next generation showcased his dedication to the sport beyond his own competitive years.

2020

Avrunin died in Ashdod, at age 62, on 7 January 2020, after a long battle with cancer.

Avrunin stood 1.94m tall and weighed 125 kg during his active career.

Avrunin's family includes his son, Artur, a basketball player, and his daughter, Angelina, who followed in her father's footsteps to become an accomplished discus thrower.