Yuri Bashkatov, Date of Birth, Place of Birth
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Olympic Swimmer
Date of Birth: 20-Jun-1968
Place of Birth: Chișinău, Moldova
Profession: swimmer
Zodiac Sign: Gemini 
About Yuri Bashkatov
- Yuri Nikolayevich Bashkatov (Russian: ?´??? ??????´???? ?????´???; born 20 June 1968) is a former Soviet freestyle swimmer and graduate of the Technical University of Moldova.In 1988, he won the national championships in the 100 m freestyle, setting a new Soviet record and qualifying for the Olympics.
- He competed at the 1988 and 1992 Summer Olympics, winning silver medals in the 4 × 100 m freestyle relay on both occasions; in 1988, he also finished fifth in the individual 100 m freestyle.
- Bashkatov won three medals, including one gold, at the 1989 European Aquatics Championships and 1991 World Aquatics Championships.
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