European Athletics is very saddened to hear of the death of triple jump great Viktor Saneyev at the age of 77.
— European Athletics (@EuroAthletics) January 3, 2022
Saneyev won three Olympic titles in the event between 1968 and 1976 and also won the European title in 1969 and 1974.
RIP Viktor. pic.twitter.com/mjMY8eX6Rs