Alexander Belov

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1. When was Alexander Belov born?November 9, 1951
2. When did Alexander Belov die?October 3, 1978
3. What is the career?Center for the Soviet national basketball team
4. What is the cause of death?Cardiac sarcoma
5. Who was Alexander Belov?Alexander Belov was a Soviet basketball center born in 1951. He was known for his strong play and for leading the Soviet national team to many victories.
6. What famous shot did he make?He made the game‑winning basket in the 1972 Munich Olympics final against the United States. That shot gave the Soviet Union its first Olympic gold in basketball.

Cold War: A period of geopolitical tension between the United States and the Soviet Union and their respective allies.
Cardiac Sarcoma: A rare and aggressive malignant tumor originating in the heart muscle or tissues.
FIBA: The International Basketball Federation, the world governing body for basketball.
Geopolitical Significance: The influence of geography and politics on international relations and events.