About Larisa Popova
Born 1957. Larisa Popova is a Moldovan and Russian rower.
Larisa Mikhaylovna Popova (; born 9 April 1957) is a Moldovan rower who competed for the Soviet Union in the 1976 Summer Olympics.
In 1976, she was a crew member of the Soviet boat, which won the silver medal in the quadruple sculls event.
Four years later, she and her partner Yelena Khloptseva won the gold medal in the 1980 double sculls competition.
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Who is Larisa Popova?
Moldovan rower
When was Larisa Popova born?
Larisa Popova was born on 9 April 1957 in Tiraspol.
What is Larisa Popova's occupation?
Larisa Popova is a rower.
What nationality is Larisa Popova?
Larisa Popova is Moldovan and Russian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Larisa Popova. https://biography.guide/larisa-popova-rower/
MLA: "Larisa Popova." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/larisa-popova-rower/.
Chicago: "Larisa Popova." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/larisa-popova-rower/.
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