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Irina Turova

Irina Robertovna Turova (later Bochkaryova and Mordovtseva, Russian: Ирина Робертовна Турова-Бочкарёва; 14 May 1935 – 8 February 2012) was a Soviet sprinter. She placed fourth in the 4×100 m relay at the 1952 and 1956 Summer Olympics and won two gold and one silver medal at the 1954 European Athletics Championships.[2]

Turova was coached by her parents, who competed nationally in various track events, including sprint.[3] Her son Pyotr Bochkaryov became an Olympic pole vaulter.[2]

References

  1. ^ Irina Bochkaryeva (née Turova). trackfield.brinkster.net
  2. ^ a b Irina Turova-Bochkaryova Archived 5 February 2013 at the Wayback Machine. Sports-Reference.com
  3. ^ Мордовцева (Турова, Бочкарева) Ирина Робертовна (1935–2012). sport-necropol.narod.ru