Inga ArtamonovaInga Grigorevna Artamonova (August 29, 1936 – January 4, 1966) was a world champion ice skater. Born in Moscow, Artamonova won the world all-around speed skating championship in 1957, 1958, 1962, and was second in 1963 and 1964 before capturing her fourth world championship in 1965. Over her career, Artamonova established of a number of world records, including three in one year when, in 1962, she set new marks in the 500, 1500, and 3000 meter events. Married, her name is sometimes recorded as Inga Voronina-Artamonova. Inga Artamonova died at the age of 29 and was interred in the Vagankovskoye Cemetery in Moscow.
Categories: 1936 births | 1966 deaths | Russian sportspeople | Speed skaters |
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