Yelena Jemayeva

Yelena Jemayeva (Russian: Елена Жемаева, also spelled Elena, born 30 March 1971) is a Russian-born Azerbaijani former sabre fencer. She holds a twice world champion (1999, 2000) and European champion (1999).

Yelena Jemayeva
Born (1971-03-30) 30 March 1971
Dolgoprudny, Moscow, Soviet Union (now Russia)
Height1.74 m (5 ft 9 in)
Weight65 kg (143 lb)
Sport
SportFencing
WeaponSabre
HandRight-handed
Retired2008
FIE rankingcurrent ranking
Medal record
Women's fencing
Representing  Azerbaijan
World Championships
Gold medal – first place1999 SeoulIndividual sabre
Gold medal – first place 2000 BudapestIndividual sabre
Silver medal – second place 2002 LisbonIndividual sabre
Bronze medal – third place1999 SeoulTeam sabre
Bronze medal – third place 2001 NimesIndividual sabre
Bronze medal – third place 2002 LisbonTeam sabre
Bronze medal – third place 2003 HavanaTeam sabre
European Championships
Gold medal – first place1999 BolzanoIndividual sabre
Bronze medal – third place2000 FunchalIndividual sabre
Bronze medal – third place2002 MoscowTeam sabre
Bronze medal – third place2003 BourgesTeam sabre

She competed in the individual sabre event at the 2004 Summer Olympics but was upset in the quarterfinals by eventual gold medalist Mariel Zagunis of the USA.[1]

Jemayeva is married and lives in Moscow. She is married to the Olympic and world team champion fencer Ilgar Mammadov, Yelena and Ilgar have two daughters: Milena and Ayla.[2]

References
  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Yelena Jemayeva". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 3 December 2016. Retrieved 23 May 2012.
  2. (in Russian) Елена Жемаева о женской сабле и не только Archived 3 December 2013 at the Wayback Machine


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