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Alexander Yakushev

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Alexander Sergeevich Yakushev is one of the finest athletes who set an appreciated position for himself in the Olympic history. He is a former ice hockey player for the Soviet Union who was born on 2nd of January, 1947 in Moscow, Russia. Alexander is best known to North American hockey fans as one of the stars for the Soviet Team who played for Team Canada in the 1972 Summit Series.

Alexander was often overshadowed by his famous teammate Valeri Kharlamov. However, by the end of the Summit Series, Alexander led the Soviets in scoring with 7 goals and 4 assists for 11 points. After retiring from hockey, he coached Spartak Moscow and Team USSR, Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.

Alexander, with all his perseverance and superior approach towards the sport, both as a player and a coach, accomplished many aspirations in his overall athletic career. He possessed the ability of defeating the opponent easily by just giving some extra effort. He never lost hope in himself and always strived hard to accomplish his ambition.

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