Anjelika Krylova

Ice dancer and coach with championships

Anjelika Krylova - Ice dancer and coach with championships
Born

July 4th, 1973
51 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Russia

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A prominent ice dancer and coach, achieved success in pair skating competitions during the 1990s. Partnered with Oleg Ovsyannikov, won the 1995 World Ice Dance Championships held in Birmingham. Transitioned to coaching and contributed to the development of future ice dancing talent. Advised athletes in choreography and technique, building a reputation in the competitive ice dancing community.

Won the 1995 World Ice Dance Championships

Coached numerous successful ice dancers

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