Ivan Cherniavskyi (4 August 1930 – 2001) was a Ukrainian

long-distance runner Long-distance running, or endurance running, is a form of continuous running over distances of at least . Physiologically, it is largely Aerobic exercise, aerobic in nature and requires stamina as well as mental strength. Within endurance ru ...

. He competed in the men's 5000 metres at the

1956 Summer Olympics The 1956 Summer Olympics, officially the Games of the XVI Olympiad and officially branded as Melbourne 1956, were an international multi-sport event held in Melbourne, Victoria (Australia), Victoria, Australia, from 22 November to 8 December ...

, representing the Soviet Union.

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* 1930 births 2001 deaths Athletes (track and field) at the 1956 Summer Olympics Ukrainian male long-distance runners Soviet male long-distance runners Olympic athletes for the Soviet Union Place of birth missing 20th-century Ukrainian sportsmen {{USSR-athletics-bio-stub