About Zoya Kholshevnikova
Lived 1920 – 1991 (aged 70). Zoya Kholshevnikova was a Russian speed skater.
Zoya Kholshevnikova (; December 31, 1920 - June 12, 1991) is a former Soviet female speed skater. She won a silver medal at the World Allround Speed Skating Championships for Women in 1949, and a bronze medal in 1948.
She has broken once the 3000 m world record.
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Who was Zoya Kholshevnikova?
Soviet speed skater (1920-1991)
When was Zoya Kholshevnikova born?
Zoya Kholshevnikova was born on 30 December 1920 in Soviet Union.
When did Zoya Kholshevnikova die?
Zoya Kholshevnikova died on 12 June 1991 in Moscow.
What was Zoya Kholshevnikova's occupation?
Zoya Kholshevnikova was a speed skater.
What nationality was Zoya Kholshevnikova?
Zoya Kholshevnikova was Russian.
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