Boris Zaitchouk

Boris Zaitchouk (born August 28, 1947) is a hammer thrower from the Soviet Union. He was the world record holder for nearly one month in 1978, when he became the first man ever to throw 80 meters. During the 2007 World Master's Athletic Championship in Riccione, Italy, Boris (throwing for Canada) threw 61.96 meters, a new world record in the M60 class.

Reference

* [http://digilander.libero.it/Mennea/Stagionali/WRL/1978/HT.htm Year Ranking]