Boris Isachenko: archer profile
Boris Valentinovich Isachenko was a Belarusian archer who competed for the Soviet Union.
Dry-fire warning
Crossbow bolt data and archery arrow spine, nock and thread data are quoted from each manufacturer's published figures, owner documentation and industry standards, cited on every page. A nock, spine or grain-weight mismatch can cause a dry-fire that damages the bow and can injure the shooter. Confirm against your own owner's manual and the arrow maker's own chart before shooting, and never drop below the stated minimum total weight.
| Represents | Belarus and the Soviet Union |
|---|---|
| Years | 1958 to 2026 |
| Sport | Archery |
| Category | Men's archery |
| Wikidata summary | Soviet archer |
Field notes
Boris Valentinovich Isachenko was a Belarusian archer who competed for the Soviet Union. He won individual silver medals at the 1980 Olympics and 1983 European Championships, but never won a Soviet title or a medal at a world championships. Besides competitions he acted as a sports official with the Soviet State Committee for Physical Culture and Sports (1979 to 91) and Belarus Ministry of Sports (1991 to 97). In 1997 to 99 he headed the Robin Hood Archery Club. Isachenko was a member of the Belarusian Archery Federation, and from 1998 to his death in 2026 trained the Belarusian archery team. He was also a member of the Belarusian Olympic Committee from 2002 to his death.
Isachenko died on 12 June 2026, at the age of 67.
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Sources: Wikidata (Q893796) · Wikipedia