Klimova, Marina (1966–)
Klimova, Marina (1966–)
Russian ice dancer. Born July 22, 1966, in USSR; m. Sergei Ponomarenko.
With Sergei Ponomarenko, won a bronze medal at Sarajevo Olympics (1984), silver medal at Calgary Olympics (1988) and gold at Albertville Olympics (1992); won gold medals at World championships (1989, 1990, 1992) and European championships (1989–92).
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