Lobacheva, Irina (1973–)
Lobacheva, Irina (1973–)
Russian ice dancer. Born Feb 8, 1973, in Moscow, Russia; m. Ilia Averbukh (ice dancer), 1994.
With husband and partner Ilia Averbukh, won the Trophée Lalique (1993); placed 5th at Nagano Olympics (1998); won Russian nationals (1997, 2000–02); won a bronze medal at World championships (2001) and a gold medal (2002); won a silver medal at Salt Lake City Olympics (2002); won a gold medal at European championships (2003).
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