Anna Petrakova
Russian basketball player and champion
Born
December 4th, 1984
40 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Russia
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Played professional basketball primarily in Russia and Latvia. Achieved success in multiple leagues, including winning a championship with Dynamo Kursk. Represented the Russian national team in international competitions, contributing to their competitive efforts.
Won the EuroLeague Women title with Dynamo Kursk in 2017
Competed in multiple FIBA championships for Russia
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