Emma Gapchenko, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

    

Emma Gapchenko

archer

Date of Birth: 24-Feb-1938

Place of Birth: Stupino, Russia

Profession: archer

Nationality: Russia

Zodiac Sign: Pisces


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About Emma Gapchenko

  • Emma Vasilyevna Gapchenko (Russian: ???? ?????????? ????????, born 24 February 1938) is a retired Russian archer.
  • She won three gold medals at the world championships in 1969–73 and a bronze medal at the 1972 Olympics.
  • At the European championships she won the team gold medal in 1970–74 and individual silvers in 1970 and 1974.
  • She never won a Soviet title.Gapchenko trained in running, swimming and volleyball before taking up archery at an advanced age of 28.
  • After retiring from competitions she worked as an archery coach and judge.

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