Valentina Prudskova facts for kids
Prudskova at the 1960 Olympics
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| Born | 27 December 1938 Yershov, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union |
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| Died | 23 August 2020 (aged 81) Saratov, Russia |
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| Height | 1.59 m (5 ft 3 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 51 kg (112 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Fencing | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Club | Burevestnik Saratov | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coached by | Mikhail Sazonov | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Retired | 1968 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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Valentina Aleksandrovna Prudskova (born December 27, 1938 – died August 23, 2020) was an amazing fencer from the Soviet Union. Fencing is a sport where two people fight with special swords called foils.
Valentina won a gold medal in the women's team foil event at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome. She also earned a silver medal in the same event at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.
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Valentina's Early Life and Family
Valentina Prudskova was born in a place called Yershov, in what was then the Russian SFSR. Her mother, Zinaida Nikolaevna, worked as a farmer and took care of their home.
Her father, Aleksandr Petrovich, worked on the railways. He also bravely fought in two big wars: the Winter War and World War II. Sadly, he passed away in 1950 when he was only 40 years old.
After her father's death, Valentina's family moved to a city called Saratov. It was there that Valentina started her journey in fencing. She even trained with her cousin!
How Valentina Became a Fencing Star
Valentina's fencing career really took off in 1954. That year, she won her very first national title, showing everyone how talented she was.
From 1957 to 1966, Valentina was a key member of the Soviet Union's national foil team. During these years, she achieved incredible success on the world stage.
She won four gold medals and two silver medals with her team at the World Fencing Championships. She also earned a bronze medal in an individual foil event.
Life After the Olympics
In 1962, Valentina graduated from Saratov State Technical University. She studied metal processing, which is about how metals are shaped and used.
After college, she worked at a metalworking factory in Saratov until 1969. Later, she became a fencing coach at a sports school, sharing her skills with new athletes.
Valentina Prudskova was recognized for her achievements. She received special awards like the Order of the Badge of Honour and the Medal "For Labour Valour".
Valentina had a daughter named Marina, who grew up to become an arts teacher. Valentina Prudskova passed away on August 23, 2020.
See also
In Spanish: Valentina Prudskova para niños
