Elena Zharkova
Elena Viktorovna Zharkova (Russian: Елена Викторовна Жаркова;[1] 12 July 1953 – 4 November 1980) was a Russian ice dancer who represented the Soviet Union. With Gennadi Karponosov, she won three medals at the Prize of Moscow News medalist and four at the Soviet Championships.[2][3] The duo finished in the top eight at three World Championships and in the top six at three European Figure Skating Championships. They were coached by Elena Tchaikovskaia in Moscow.
Elena Zharkova | |
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Full name | Elena Viktorovna Zharkova |
Native name | Елена Викторовна Жаркова |
Born | Moscow, Soviet Union | 12 July 1953
Died | 4 November 1980 27) Moscow, Soviet Union | (aged
Figure skating career | |
Country | Soviet Union |
Partner | Gennadi Karponosov |
Coach | Elena Tchaikovskaia |
Skating club | Dynamo Moscow |
Retired | 1972 |
Competitive highlights
With Karponosov
International | ||||
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Event | 1968–69 | 1969–70 | 1970–71 | 1971–72 |
World Championships | 8th | 8th | 8th | |
European Championships | 11th | 6th | 6th | 6th |
Prize of Moscow News | 2nd | 3rd | 3rd | |
National | ||||
Soviet Championships | 3rd | 3rd | 3rd | 2nd |
References
- "Жаркова Елена Викторовна" [Elena Viktorovna Zharkova]. sport-strana.ru (in Russian).
- "Жаркова Елена" [Elena Zharkova]. fskate.ru (in Russian).
- "Жаркова Елена" [Elena Zharkova]. solovieff.ru (in Russian).
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