Elena Zharkova
Elena Viktorovna Zharkova (Russian: Елена Викторовна Жаркова;[1] 12 July 1953 – 4 November 1980) was a Russian ice dancer who represented the Soviet Union. With Gennadi Karponosov, she won three medals at the Prize of Moscow News medalist and four at the Soviet Championships.[2][3] The duo finished in the top eight at three World Championships and in the top six at three European Figure Skating Championships. They were coached by Elena Tchaikovskaia in Moscow.
| Elena Zharkova | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Native name | Елена Викторовна Жаркова |
| Full name | Elena Viktorovna Zharkova |
| Country represented | Soviet Union |
| Born | 12 July 1953 Moscow, Soviet Union |
| Died | 4 November 1980 (aged 27) Moscow, Soviet Union |
| Partner | Gennadi Karponosov |
| Coach | Elena Tchaikovskaia |
| Skating club | Dynamo Moscow |
| Retired | 1972 |
Competitive highlights
With Karponosov
| International | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Event | 1968–69 | 1969–70 | 1970–71 | 1971–72 |
| World Championships | 8th | 8th | 8th | |
| European Championships | 11th | 6th | 6th | 6th |
| Prize of Moscow News | 2nd | 3rd | 3rd | |
| National | ||||
| Soviet Championships | 3rd | 3rd | 3rd | 2nd |
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References
- "Жаркова Елена Викторовна" [Elena Viktorovna Zharkova]. sport-strana.ru (in Russian).
- "Жаркова Елена" [Elena Zharkova]. fskate.ru (in Russian).
- "Жаркова Елена" [Elena Zharkova]. solovieff.ru (in Russian).
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