1. Ilya Leonidovich Zakharov is a Russian diver and politician.
11 Facts About Ilya Zakharov
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Ilya Zakharov is the 2012 Olympics gold medalist in 3 metre Springboard.
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In 2007, Zakharov debuted in international tournament in diving at the Lambertz-Printenspringen in Germany where he won gold in 10m platform, a pair of silver medal with Evgeny Kuznetsov in 3m Springboard Synchro and a bronze in 3m springboard.
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In 2008, Ilya Zakharov won gold in 10m Platform at the Cup of Russia.
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Ilya Zakharov scored 456.70 points ahead of compatriot Victor Minibaev who scored 449.25.
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In 2011, at the World Championships, Ilya Zakharov won the silver medal in 3m Springboard and a pair of silver medal with Kuznetsov in 3m Spring Synchro.
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Ilya Zakharov won the silver medal in the Men's synchronized 3 metre springboard, alongside Evgeny Kuznetsov, and competed in the Men's synchronized 10 metre platform, with Victor Minibaev.
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Ilya Zakharov was awarded the FINA Male Diver of the Year of 2012.
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In 2013, Ilya Zakharov won gold medal at the 2013 European Championships in 3 m Springboard and 3m Spring Synchro.
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In 2016, Ilya Zakharov attempted to defend his Olympic gold medal in the Men's 3 metre springboard, but did not advance past the semifinal round after a failed dive that resulted in a score of zero.
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On 11 September 2022, Ilya Zakharov was elected to the Saratov Oblast Duma with the New People party during that year's regional elections.