Nina Serbina
Soviet-Ukrainian high jumper
About Nina Serbina
Born 1952. Nina Serbina is a Ukrainian and Russian high jumper.
Nina Serbina (; born 21 July 1951) is a Ukrainian former high jumper who competed for the Soviet Union. She was a bronze medallist at the 1979 IAAF World Cup, held in Montreal, with a jump of . Her lifetime best of was set in 1980 in Chernihiv.
Serbina was among the most highly ranked athletes during her career, being the sixth best performer in the world in 1979 then the fourth best of 1980 (third in Europe).
She is married to professional Latvian chess player Zigurds Lanka.
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Who is Nina Serbina?
Soviet-Ukrainian high jumper
When was Nina Serbina born?
Nina Serbina was born on 21 July 1952.
What is Nina Serbina's occupation?
Nina Serbina is a high jumper.
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Nina Serbina is Ukrainian and Russian.
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