Elena Novikova-Belova
Encyclopedia
Elena Novikova-Belova is a Soviet
fencer
and four times Olympic champion in foil
competitions.
She received four gold medals, one silver and one bronze medal in the foil at the Summer Olympics from 1968 to 1980.
On 17 May 2007, Professor Belova was awarded by the International Olympic Committee
the Pierre de Coubertin Medal
for Sportsmanship.
Soviet Union
The Soviet Union , officially the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics , was a constitutionally socialist state that existed in Eurasia between 1922 and 1991....
fencer
Fencing
Fencing, which is also known as modern fencing to distinguish it from historical fencing, is a family of combat sports using bladed weapons.Fencing is one of four sports which have been featured at every one of the modern Olympic Games...
and four times Olympic champion in foil
Foil (fencing)
A foil is a type of weapon used in fencing. It is the most common weapon in terms of usage in competition, and is usually the choice for elementary classes for fencing in general.- Components:...
competitions.
She received four gold medals, one silver and one bronze medal in the foil at the Summer Olympics from 1968 to 1980.
On 17 May 2007, Professor Belova was awarded by the International Olympic Committee
International Olympic Committee
The International Olympic Committee is an international corporation based in Lausanne, Switzerland, created by Pierre de Coubertin on 23 June 1894 with Demetrios Vikelas as its first president...
the Pierre de Coubertin Medal
Pierre de Coubertin medal
The Pierre de Coubertin medal is a special medal given by the International Olympic Committee to those athletes who demonstrate the spirit of sportsmanship in Olympic events.The medal was inaugurated in 1964 and named in honour of Pierre de Coubertin, founder of the International Olympic...
for Sportsmanship.