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Galina Bystrova

Soviet athlete (1934-1999) · Azerbaijan · On the map · Athletes · Died at 65

Galina Petrovna Bystrova was a Soviet athlete. She competed in the 80 m hurdles at the 1956, 1960 and 1964 Olympics with the best achievement of fourth place in 1956. In 1964 she also took part in the newly introduced pentathlon event and won a bronze medal.

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Honoured Master of Sports of the USSR

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She also won three European titles, two in the pentathlon and one in the hurdles (1958) and set three world records in these events. Domestically she won six national titles, in the pentathlon, hurdles and long jump.

Country
Azerbaijan
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1934 to 1999 · aged 65