Ludmila Velikova

Figure skater and coach, Olympic competitor

Ludmila Velikova - Figure skater and coach, Olympic competitor
Born

November 4th, 1947
78 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Russia

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A prominent figure skater and coach, achieved significant success in pair skating. Competed in the 1964 Winter Olympics and won multiple national championships. Transitioned into coaching, shaping the careers of numerous athletes in the sport. Contributed to the development of figure skating techniques and training methods.

Competed in the 1964 Winter Olympics

Won multiple national championships

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