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Aleksey Pogorelov -LRB- born 26 March 1983 in Bishkek -RRB- is a Kyrgyz-born Russian hurdler .. Bishkek. Bishkek. Kyrgyz. Kyrgyzstan. hurdler. 400 m hurdles. He finished sixth at the 2006 Asian Games .. 2006 Asian Games. Athletics at the 2006 Asian Games. He also competed at the 2005 World Championships and the 2008 Olympic Games without reaching the final .. 2005 World Championships. 2005 World Championships in Athletics. 2008 Olympic Games. Athletics at the 2008 Summer Olympics – Men's 400 metres hurdles. His personal best time is 49.42 seconds , achieved in June 2008 in Bishkek .. Bishkek. Bishkek