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Also Known As Vitali Sherbo
Born January 13, 1972 (age 53) • Minsk
Awards And Honors Olympic Games

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Belarusian gymnast Vitaly Scherbo
Vitali Sherbo (Bela.) performing on the pommel horse at the 1993 World Gymnastics Championships, where he was champion in three events, including the all-around individual competition
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