About Alexandra Zabelina
Lived 1937 – 2022 (aged 85). Alexandra Zabelina was a Russian fencer.
Alexandra Ivanovna Zabelina (; 11 March 1937 – 27 March 2022) was a Soviet fencer. She won gold medals in the team foil at the 1960, 1968 and 1972 Summer Olympics.
Between 1956 and 1971 Zabelina won eight team and two individual world titles in the foil. She won the individual Silver Prize at the 1961 and 1966 world championships and team Silver Prize in 1959, 1962, 1967, and 1969. She missed the 1964 Summer Olympics because she was expecting her son.
Zabelina first trained in gymnastics, but had to quit due to an injury. In retirement she worked as a fencing coach. Her students included the Olympic champion Maria Mazina.
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Who was Alexandra Zabelina?
Soviet Olympic fencer (1937–2022)
When was Alexandra Zabelina born?
Alexandra Zabelina was born on 11 March 1937 in Moscow.
When did Alexandra Zabelina die?
Alexandra Zabelina died on 27 March 2022.
What was Alexandra Zabelina's occupation?
Alexandra Zabelina was a fencer.
What nationality was Alexandra Zabelina?
Alexandra Zabelina was Russian.
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