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Albina Yelkina

1932 – 2009

Soviet-Ukrainian discus thrower

Discus thrower

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About Albina Yelkina

Lived 1932 – 2009 (aged 76). Albina Yelkina was a Russian and Ukrainian discus thrower.

Albina Yelkina (; 29 December 1932 – 20 March 2009) was a Soviet athlete. She competed in the women's discus throw at the 1956 Summer Olympics.

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Important facts

Born

29 December 1932, Novokiyevka

Birth century

20th century

Died

20 March 2009, Zaporizhzhia

Occupation

Discus thrower

Nationality

Soviet Union, Ukraine

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Albina Yelkina's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Albina Yelkina?

Soviet-Ukrainian discus thrower

When was Albina Yelkina born?

Albina Yelkina was born on 29 December 1932 in Novokiyevka.

When did Albina Yelkina die?

Albina Yelkina died on 20 March 2009 in Zaporizhzhia.

What was Albina Yelkina's occupation?

Albina Yelkina was a discus thrower.

What nationality was Albina Yelkina?

Albina Yelkina was Russian and Ukrainian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Albina Yelkina

· Wikidata: Q47248834

· DBpedia: Albina Yelkina

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