About Olha Zhovnir
Born 1989. Olha Zhovnir is a Ukrainian fencer.
Olha Bohdanivna Zhovnir (; born 8 June 1989 ) is a Ukrainian fencer and member of the team which won the gold medal in sabre at the 2008 Summer Olympics.
The Ukrainian team (she has stayed a member of) won gold in the Sabre final beating Russia during the 2010 European Fencing Championship. At the 2009 World Fencing Championships Zhovnir and her teammates beat France to win gold. The team won the title "Team of the Year" at the (Ukrainian) "Sports Heroes of the Year 2009" ceremony in April 2010.
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Who is Olha Zhovnir?
Ukrainian fencer
When was Olha Zhovnir born?
Olha Zhovnir was born on 8 June 1989 in Ostroh.
What is Olha Zhovnir's occupation?
Olha Zhovnir is a fencer.
What nationality is Olha Zhovnir?
Olha Zhovnir is Ukrainian.
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