Victor Kovalenko, who\'s teams have won more Olympic medals in sailing than those of any other sailing coach in history, grew up in the Soviet Union in the 1950s and 60s.
He turned what appeared to be.
When Australia beckoned, he was ready.
But Victor\'s innate curiosity and broad philosophical outlook clashed with post-Soviet, Ukrainian politics.
THE Medal MAKER tracks his development from top sportsman in the Soviet Union to his initial Olympic success as a sailing coach of the Ukrainian team.
Victor Kovalenko, who\'s teams have won more Olympic medals in sailing than those of any other sailing coach in history, grew up in the Soviet Union in the 1950s and 60s