Gennady Ivanovich Kovalev (10 October 1945 â 30 December 2024) was a Soviet-Russian biathlete.
Kovalev was born in the village of Novy Durulguy, Ononsky District, Chita Oblast. He was a lieutenant colonel in the Russian Armed Forces.
Kovalev competed at the 1973 Biathlon World Championships, winning a gold and silver medal in two events. He then competed at the 1974 Biathlon World Championships, finishing in 17th place in the 20 km individual event.
Kovalev died in Chita on 30 December 2024, at the age of 79.