Valova, Elena (1963–)
Valova, Elena (1963–)
Russian pairs skater. Name variations: Yelena Valova. Born Jan 4, 1963, in St. Petersburg, Russia; m. German Galusha, 1994.
Skated with partner Oleg Vassiliev for 20 years, winning 3 World titles (1983, 1985, 1988), a gold medal at Sarajevo Olympics (1984), and a silver medal at Calgary Olympics (1988); retired to coach (1994).
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