Birthdate: April 16, 1933
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Kotel’nich, Russia
Died: April 25, 2023
Vera Samuilovna Krepkina, also known as Vera Kalashnikova, was a prominent Soviet-Ukrainian track and field athlete. She represented the Soviet Union at multiple Olympic Games, achieving notable successes such as a surprise gold medal in the long jump at the 1960 Olympics. Krepkina excelled in sprinting events and relay races, winning gold medals at European Championships and setting world records in relay events. After retiring from competition, she dedicated herself to coaching young athletes in Ukraine, leaving a lasting impact on the world of athletics.
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