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Helen Nelis-Naukas

b. 1961

Estonian fencer and coach (born 1961)

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About Helen Nelis-Naukas

Born 1961. Helen Nelis-Naukas is an Estonian fencer and coach.

Helen Nelis-Naukas (until 1984 Nelis, until 2012 Priinits; born 7 August 1961) is an Estonian fencer and coach.

She was born in Tallinn. Her father was prominent Estonian fencer Endel Nelis. In 1983 she graduated from Tallinn Pedagogical Institute's Faculty of Physical Education.

She started her fencing exercising in 1970, coached by her father, later her coach was Tõnu Nurk. In 1990 he won Estonian Fencing Championships individually.

Since 1983 she is working as a fencing coach. Since 2012 she is working at fencing club En Garde. Students: Marika Koit (Säär), Kristina Kuusk, Nelli Differt (Paju), Katrina Lehis. Her son is fencer Sten Priinits.

Awards: 2013: 2013: national sport award 2024 EOK teenetemärk 2025 Kultuurikapitali spordi valdkonna peapreemia

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Important facts

Born
7 August 1961, Tallinn
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Fencer, coach
Nationality
Estonia
Education
Haapsalu Basic School, Tallinn University

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Helen Nelis-Naukas?

Estonian fencer and coach (born 1961)

When was Helen Nelis-Naukas born?

Helen Nelis-Naukas was born on 7 August 1961 in Tallinn.

What is Helen Nelis-Naukas's occupation?

Helen Nelis-Naukas is a fencer and coach.

What nationality is Helen Nelis-Naukas?

Helen Nelis-Naukas is Estonian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Helen Nelis-Naukas

· Wikidata: Q111364891

· DBpedia: Helen Nelis-Naukas

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