Antonina Popova
Soviet-Russian discus thrower
About Antonina Popova
Lived 1935 – 2022 (aged 87). Antonina Popova was a Russian discus thrower.
Antonina Nikolayevna Popova (; née Zolotukhina; born 25 April 1935) is a Soviet athlete. She competed in the women's discus throw at the 1968 Summer Olympics.
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Who was Antonina Popova?
Soviet-Russian discus thrower
When was Antonina Popova born?
Antonina Popova was born on 25 April 1935 in Tula.
When did Antonina Popova die?
Antonina Popova died on 7 September 2022.
What was Antonina Popova's occupation?
Antonina Popova was a discus thrower.
What nationality was Antonina Popova?
Antonina Popova was Russian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Antonina Popova. https://biography.guide/antonina-popova/
MLA: "Antonina Popova." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/antonina-popova/.
Chicago: "Antonina Popova." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/antonina-popova/.
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