Nikolay Kruglov


Nikolay Konstantinovich Kruglov is a former Soviet Union biathlete. At the 1976 Olympics in Innsbruck he won gold medals in the 20 km individual and with the men's relay team. He became world champion in the sprint event at the 1975 World Championships in Antholz.
His son, Nikolay Kruglov, Jr., also became a biathlete.

Biathlon results

All results are sourced from the International Biathlon Union.

Olympic Games

2 medals
EventIndividualRelay
1976 InnsbruckGoldGold

World Championships

8 medals
EventIndividualSprintRelay
1974 Minsk17th6thGold
1975 Antholz-AnterselvaSilverGoldSilver
1976 Antholz-AnterselvaBronze
1977 Lillehammer6thSilverGold
1978 Hochfilzen5th22nd4th
1979 Ruhpolding17th14thBronze

Individual victories

1 victory
SeasonDateLocationDisciplineLevel
1977–78
1 victory
25 March 1978 Murmansk20 km individualBiathlon World Cup