About Galina Penkova
Born 1958. Galina Penkova is a Bulgarian athletics competitor.
Galina Penkova, née Yencheva (; born 18 May 1958) is a retired Bulgarian sprinter who specialized in the 400 metres.
She finished eighth in the 4 × 400 metres relay at the 1983 World Championships, with teammates Svobodka Damyanova, Rositsa Stamenova and Katya Ilieva.
Her personal best time was 51.66 seconds, achieved in July 1983 in Sofia.
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Who is Galina Penkova?
Bulgarian sprinter
When was Galina Penkova born?
Galina Penkova was born on 18 May 1958 in Veliko Tarnovo.
What is Galina Penkova's occupation?
Galina Penkova is an athletics competitor.
What nationality is Galina Penkova?
Galina Penkova is Bulgarian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Galina Penkova. https://biography.guide/galina-penkova/
MLA: "Galina Penkova." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/galina-penkova/.
Chicago: "Galina Penkova." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/galina-penkova/.
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