Bechke, Elena (1966–)
Bechke, Elena (1966–)
Russian pairs skater. Born Elena Yurievna Bechke, Jan 7, 1966, in St. Petersburg (then Leningrad), Russia; m. Denis Petrov, 1990 (div. 1995).
With Valeri Kornienko, won Skate Canada (1984) and placed 3rd at European championships (1986); with Denis Petrov, won NHK Trophy (1990, 1991), Soviet nationals (1992), placed 3rd at World championships (1989) and 2nd at European championships (1991, 1992), and won a silver medal at Albertville Olympics (1992); turned pro (1992).
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