Nadezhda Ilyina
Russian athlete and tennis coach
Born
January 24th, 1949
76 years ago
Died
2013
12 years ago — 64 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Russia
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Competed in athletics, primarily in middle-distance running events during the late 1960s and early 1970s. Transitioned into coaching, contributing to the development of aspiring tennis players, including a notable focus on her daughter. Influenced the Russian tennis scene through dedication to training and support for emerging talent.
Competed in middle-distance running events
Coached aspiring tennis players including Nadia Petrova
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