| Vladimir Gordeev | |
| Nationality: | Soviet Georgian |
| Birth Date: | 30 November 1950 |
| Birth Place: | Georgia, Soviet Union |
| Career1: | Soviet Union |
| Years2: | 1969, 1972–1978 |
| Career2: | Balakovo |
| Years3: | 1970–1971 |
| Career3: | Tbilisi |
| Years4: | 1979–1986 |
| Career4: | Leningrad |
| Indivyear1: | 1971, 1973, 1974 |
| Indivhonour1: | Soviet Champion |
| Indivyear2: | 1972, 1976 |
| Indivhonour2: | Russian Champion |
| Indivyear3: | 1974 |
| Indivhonour3: | Continental champion |
| Teamyear1: | 1971 |
| Teamhonour1: | World Cup silver |
Vladimir Dmitrievich Gordeev (born 30 November 1950 in Georgia, Soviet Union)[1] is a former motorcycle speedway rider and was a member of the Soviet Union national speedway team.[2]
Gordeev won the Soviet Championship on three occasions in 1971, 1973 and 1974[3] [4] and the Russian Championship twice, in 1972 and 1976.[5]
He reached the finals of the Speedway World Championship three times in 1971,[6] 1974 and 1976.[7] [8] However, he was disqualified in the 1971 Individual Speedway World Championship final for using illegal fuel additives.
In 1971, he was part of the Soviet team that secured the silver medal at the 1971 Speedway World Team Cup.[9] [10]
In 1974, he won the Continental Speedway final[4] and also competed in two world pairs finals.[11] He toured the United Kingdom with the Soviet team in 1976.[12]
His younger brother Valery Gordeev is also a former rider who reached the World Final on five occasions.
Chorzów, Silesian Stadium (with Vladimir Kalmykov / Mikhail Krasnov / Anatoly Kuzmin) - 4th - 10pts (4)