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Larisa Selezneva

b. 1963

Russian pair skater

Figure skater
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About Larisa Selezneva

Born 1963. Larisa Selezneva is a Russian and American figure skater.

Larisa Yurievna Selezneva (; born September 12, 1963, in Leningrad) is a Russian former pair skater who represented the Soviet Union. With her husband Oleg Makarov, she is the 1984 Olympic bronze medalist, 1985 World silver medalist, 1988 World bronze medalist, and two-time European champion (1987, 1989). They were coached by Igor Moskvin.

Personal life Selezneva and Makarov married in 1987. In addition to their daughter, Ksenia, their students have also included Jacob Sanchez and Ava Marie Ziegler.

Competitive highlights Pairs with Oleg Makarov International Event 79–80 80–81 81–82 82–83 83–84 84–85 85–86 86–87 87–88 88–89 89–90 Olympics 3rd 4th Worlds 4th 2nd 4th 4th 3rd 4th Europeans 4th 2nd 1st 2nd 1st 2nd NHK Trophy 1st 2nd Moscow News 1st 2nd 1st 1st 3rd Ennia Challenge 2nd 1st 1st International: Junior Junior Worlds 2nd 1st 1st National Soviet 5th 4th 1st 1st 2nd 1st 1st 1st Soviet Junior 1st 1st 1st

Other results 1990–1991 World Professional Championships – 3rd World Challenge of Champions – 3rd 1991–1992 World Challenge of Champions – 2nd

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Important facts

Born
12 September 1963, Saint Petersburg
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Figure skater
Nationality
Russia, Soviet Union, United States
Awards
Master of Sport of the USSR, International Class; Medal "For Distinguished Labour"; Honoured Master of Sports of the USSR
Also known as
Larisa Yuryevna Seleznyova, Larisa Yurievna Selezneva

People in Larisa Selezneva's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Portrait of Oleg Makarov
Oleg Makarov
b. 1962
Figure skater
 Portrait of Personal
Personal
b. 1963
Computer scientist
 Portrait of Jacob Sanchez
Jacob Sanchez
b. 2007
Figure skater
 Portrait of Igor Moskvin
Igor Moskvin
1929 – 2020
Figure skater
 Portrait of Ava Marie Ziegler
Ava Marie Ziegler
b. 2006
Figure skater

Contemporaries

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Daniel Gorenstein
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Elizabeth Hawley
1923 – 2018
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Freeman Dyson
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James Durbin
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Nicholas Parsons
1923 – 2020
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 Portrait of Alain Bombard
Alain Bombard
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Politician

Frequently asked questions

Who is Larisa Selezneva?

Russian pair skater

When was Larisa Selezneva born?

Larisa Selezneva was born on 12 September 1963 in Saint Petersburg.

What is Larisa Selezneva's occupation?

Larisa Selezneva is a figure skater.

What nationality is Larisa Selezneva?

Larisa Selezneva is Russian and American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Larisa Selezneva

· Wikidata: Q461225

· DBpedia: Larisa Selezneva

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