Soviet Union in Sports in the Olympic Games

Soviet Union in Sports at the Olympic Games

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Facts about Soviet Union's participation in Olympic sports

Sports	The Olympian Database currently holds results from the following 36 Olympic sports where Soviet Union has participated (including all sports where Soviet Union has won medals).


Historical overview of each Olympic Sport

Alpine Skiing Archery Athletics Basketball Biathlon Bobsleigh Boxing Canoe & Kayak Cross Country Cycling Diving Equestrian Fencing Figure Skating Football Gymnastics Handball Hockey Ice Hockey Judo Luge Modern Pentathlon Nordic Combined Rowing Sailing Shooting Ski Jumping Speed Skating Swimming Synchronized Swimming Table Tennis Tennis Volleyball Water Polo Weightlifting Wrestling


Soviet medals in sports at the Olympics

Gold	Soviet Union has won 471 Olympic gold medals in 30 different sports.

Silver	Soviet Union has won 373 Olympic silver medals in 28 different sports.

Bronze	Soviet Union has won 353 Olympic bronze medals in 32 different sports.

This information about Soviet Union in sports at the Olympic Games is based on the official Olympic reports and Olympian Database

Soviet Union in Sportsat the Olympic Games