Protopopov, Ludmila (1935–)

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Protopopov, Ludmila (1935–)

Russian pairs skater. Name variations: Lyudmilla, Ljudmilla, or Ludmilla Belovsova (also Belousova or Beloussova). Born Ludmila Belovsova, Nov 22, 1935, in Ulyanovsk, USSR; m. Oleg Protopopov (pairs skater), c. 1966.

With partner and husband, dominated pairs competition (1960s), winning gold medals at Innsbruck Olympics (1964) and Grenoble Olympics (1968) and 4 World championships (1965–68). Known for their artistic innovation, became Swiss citizens.

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