Vadim Sashurin


Vadim Leonidovich Sashurin is a former Soviet and Belarusian biathlete and current coach. In the lead-up to the 2002–03 season, Sashurin was caught using the banned steroid nandrolone. He was initially banned for 15 months, but the ban was extended to 24 months after Sashurin failed to take part in an anti-doping campaign, as mandated by the IBU.
Since retirement as an athlete, Sashurin has become a physio or fitness coach.

Biathlon results

All results are sourced from the International Biathlon Union.

Olympic Games

World Championships

9 medals
EventIndividualSprintPursuitTeamRelay
1993 Borovets61st4th
1994 Canmore9th
44th14th8thBronze
1996 RuhpoldingBronze42ndGoldBronze
1997 Brezno-Osrblie26th27th11thGold4th
1998 Pokljuka12th12th
1999 KontiolahtiBronze20th26th14thGold
2000 Oslo Holmenkollen12th14th14th11th4th
2001 PokljukaSilver16th12th5thSilver

Individual victories

2 victories
SeasonDateLocationDisciplineLevel
1996–97
1 victory
7 December 1996 Östersund10 km sprintBiathlon World Cup
1999–2000
1 victory
17 March 2000 Khanty-Mansiysk10 km sprintBiathlon World Cup