Russian gymnast Nikolai Andrianov was the second most decorated athlete in Olympic history with 15 medals. He was the leader until he was passed by Michael Phelps of the USA who won 16 in swimming.
Andrianov died at the age of 59 on March 21, 2010 in his hometown of Vladimar. According to Russian news sources, Andrianov had suffered from a degenerative neurological disorder for many years.
He won seven Olympic gold medal for the Soviet Union, including four at the 1976 games in Montreal. His 15 medals included Moscow in 1980 and Los Angeles in 1984.
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