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Vera Krasnova

b. 1950

Speed skater

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About Vera Krasnova

Born 1950. Vera Krasnova is a Russian speed skater.

Vera Ivanovna Krasnova (, born 3 April 1950) is a retired Russian speed skater who specialized in the 500 m distance. She competed at the 1972 and 1976 Winter Olympics and won a silver medal in 1972, placing fifth in 1976.

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Important facts

Born

3 April 1950, Omsk

Birth century

20th century

Occupation

Speed skater

Nationality

Russia, Soviet Union

Awards

Medal "For Distinguished Labour"; Honoured Master of Sports of the USSR

Also known as

Vera Ivanovna Krasnova

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Vera Krasnova's

French resistance fighter

Frequently asked questions

Who is Vera Krasnova?

speed skater

When was Vera Krasnova born?

Vera Krasnova was born on 3 April 1950 in Omsk.

What is Vera Krasnova's occupation?

Vera Krasnova is a speed skater.

What nationality is Vera Krasnova?

Vera Krasnova is Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Vera Krasnova

· Wikidata: Q459597

· DBpedia: Vera Krasnova

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