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Anastasiya Nifontova

b. 1979

Russian rally-raid driver and motocross rider

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About Anastasiya Nifontova

Born 1979. Anastasiya Nifontova is a Russian motorcycle racer, racing driver, actor, camera operator and television presenter.

Anastasiya Nikolayevna Nifontova (; born 19 January 1979) is a Russian rally raid motorcycle rider.

Niftontova won the FIM Women's Cross-Country Rallies World Cup in 2015 and 2021. She was the first Russian woman to take part in the Dakar Rally in the motorcycle category, finishing second among female motorcycle racers in the 2017. She became the first woman to finish in this rally-raid in the Original by Motul category, in which the participants compete without technical support.

Nifontova has been married twice and has two children, Maria and Timofey.

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Important facts

Born
19 January 1979, Washington, D.C.
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Motorcycle racer, racing driver, actor, camera operator, television presenter
Nationality
Russia
Education
Moscow State Linguistic University, Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography, Russian State University of Physical Education, Sport, Youth and Tourism
Also known as
Anastasiya Nikolayevna Nifontova

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Anastasiya Nifontova?

Russian rally-raid driver and motocross rider

When was Anastasiya Nifontova born?

Anastasiya Nifontova was born on 19 January 1979 in Washington, D.C..

What is Anastasiya Nifontova's occupation?

Anastasiya Nifontova is a motorcycle racer, racing driver, actor, camera operator and television presenter.

What nationality is Anastasiya Nifontova?

Anastasiya Nifontova is Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Anastasiya Nifontova

· Wikidata: Q48947059

· DBpedia: Anastasiya Nifontova

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