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Galina Gorokhova

b. 1938

Soviet fencer

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About Galina Gorokhova

Born 1938. Galina Gorokhova is a Russian fencer and coach.

Galina Yevgenyevna Gorokhova (; born 31 August 1938) is a Russian and former Soviet retired fencer and five-time Olympic medalist, as well as a nine-time world gold medalist. She is also the coach of the Russian Olympic fencing team.

She is a laureate of the national sports award of the Ministry of Sport of Russia, in the nomination "Epoch in Sport".

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Important facts

Born
31 August 1938, Moscow
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Fencer, coach
Nationality
Soviet Union, Russia
Awards
Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 4th class; Order of the Red Banner of Labour; Medal "For Distinguished Labour"; Medal "For Labour Valour"; Medal "Veteran of Labour"; Medal "In Commemoration of the 850th Anniversary of Moscow"; Merited Coach of the USSR; Honored Physical Culture Worker of the Russian Federation; Merited Coach of Russia; Honoured Master of Sports of the USSR; Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 3rd class; Silver Olympic Order
Also known as
Galina Yevgenyevna Gorokhova

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Galina Gorokhova?

Soviet fencer

When was Galina Gorokhova born?

Galina Gorokhova was born on 31 August 1938 in Moscow.

What is Galina Gorokhova's occupation?

Galina Gorokhova is a fencer and coach.

What nationality is Galina Gorokhova?

Galina Gorokhova is Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Galina Gorokhova

· Wikidata: Q272122

· DBpedia: Galina Gorokhova

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