MOSCOW, August 30 Two-time USSR champion in single skating Alexander Vedenin died in age 75, according to the website of the Russian Figure Skating Federation (FFKKR). «The Russian Figure Skating Federation expresses its deep condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Alexander Dmitrievich Vedenin. His professionalism, clear citizenship, ability to defend his point of view, responsiveness and respect for athletes and coaches are an example to follow. The memory of this wonderful athlete, coach and person will remain in our hearts,» the organization said in a statement. Vedenin won gold in the USSR championships in 1963 and 1965. He also became the bronze medalist of the individual-team championship of the USSR (1967) and the Cup of the country (1969). After completing his sports career, he worked as a coach for the USSR national team, a technical specialist, and also coached figure skaters from other countries. In recent years, he was a consultant for the Russian national team.
