Gorokhova, Galina (1938–)
Gorokhova, Galina (1938–)
Soviet fencer. Born Aug 31, 1938, in USSR.
Won a gold medal at Rome Olympics (1960), silver medal at Tokyo Olympics (1964), and gold medal in Mexico City Olympics (1968), all in team foil; won a bronze medal in individual foil and a gold edal in team foil at Munich Olympics (1972).
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