Alexander Gennadiyevich Legkov ( Russian: Алекса́ндр Геннáдьевич Легков; born 7 May 1983) is a retired Russian cross-country skier who competed internationally between 2002 and 2017. He has five individual World Cup victories including one Tour de Ski title, as well as gold and silver medals at the 2014 Winter Olympics .

What is Peter Leko famous for?

Peter Leko (Hungarian: Lékó Péter; born September 8, 1979) is a Hungarian chess player. He became the world’s youngest grandmaster in 1994. He narrowly missed winning the Classical World Chess Championship 2004: the match was drawn 7–7 and so Vladimir Kramnik retained the title.

When did Faiveley buy Lekov?

In December 2002, Faiveley purchased a 75 percent stake in the Czech pantograph and electro-mechanical equipment supplier Lekov. In 2004, it acquired the train brakes manufacturer Sab Wabco and the air conditioning manufacturer Neu Systèmes. In early 2007, it purchased the electronic systems and rolling stock manufacturer ESPAS group.

How did Legkov do in the 2006 World Cup?

Legkov was second behind Germany ‘s Tobias Angerer in the 2006–07 World Cup . He earned a silver in the 4 × 10 km relay and finished twice in sixth place (15 km, 15 km + 15 km double pursuit) at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championship in Sapporo in 2007.

Where was Aleksandr Legkov at the 2007 World Championships?

Aleksandr Legkov at the World Championships 2007 in Sapporo. Updated on 2 April 2019. Alexander Gennadiyevich Legkov ( Russian: Алекса́ндр Геннáдьевич Легков; born 7 May 1983) is a retired Russian cross-country skier who competed internationally between 2002 and 2017.

Why was Alexander Legkov disqualified from the Olympics?

In November 2017, Legkov was disqualified for doping offences by the International Olympic Committee, and his 2014 Olympic results were annulled. In February 2018, the international Court of Arbitration for Sport reinstated Legkov’s results in Sochi 2014, including two medals, and annulled disqualification imposed by IOC.