Definition
Aleksandr Dobroskok is a Russian athlete who competes in the sport of competitive diving.
Overview
Dobroskok has represented Russia in senior international diving competitions, including the Olympic Games and World Aquatics Championships. He specializes in platform events, particularly the 10 metre platform, and has participated in both individual and synchronized diving disciplines. His career includes participation in major multi‑sport events during the early 2000s, though specific results and medal counts vary among sources.
Etymology/Origin
The given name “Aleksandr” is the Russian form of “Alexander,” derived from the Greek name Ἀλέξανδρος (Aléxandros), meaning “defender of men.” The surname “Dobroskok” is of Slavic origin; the root “dobro” means “good” in Russian, while “skok” translates to “jump” or “leap,” together suggesting a literal meaning akin to “good jumper.”
Characteristics
- Nationality: Russian
- Sport: Diving (primarily 10 m platform)
- International Representation: Competed for the Russian national diving team at the Olympic Games and World Championships.
- Technical Profile: Known for executing high‑degree‑of‑difficulty dives and maintaining consistent form during platform entries.
- Career Span: Active at the senior international level in the early to mid‑2000s; detailed records of later career activities are limited.
Accurate information about specific medals, dates of birth, and detailed competition results is not confirmed across publicly available encyclopedic sources.
Related Topics
- Diving (sport)
- Russian Olympic athletes
- 10 metre platform diving
- Synchronized diving
- World Aquatics Championships
Note: While Aleksandr Dobroskok is recognized within the diving community, comprehensive biographical details are scarce in widely accessible reference works.