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Liudmila Belousova and Oleg Protopopov - 1969 European Figure Skating Championships - Mixed Pairs
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Liudmila Belousova and Oleg Protopopov - 1969 European Figure Skating Championships - Mixed Pairs
Figure Skating - 1969 European Figure Skating Championships - Mixed Pairs
The Soviet Unions Liudmila Belousova and Oleg Protopopov, who won the silver medal at Garmisch-Partenkirchen, West Germany.
The husband-and-wife team of were the first Soviet/Russian pair skaters to achieve international acclaim and provided the stimulus which ultimately led to many successes by future Soviet pairs skaters.
In total they won two Winter Olympic titles, in 1964 and 1968, and medalled eight times at both the World and European Championships, including four consecutive World and European gold medals.
In the 1968 Winter Olympics at 32 and 35 years old respectively, they were among the oldest champions in figure skating
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This print captures the iconic moment of Liudmila Belousova and Oleg Protopopov at the 1969 European Figure Skating Championships. Representing the Soviet Union, this remarkable husband-and-wife duo gracefully glided across the ice, leaving a lasting impression on figure skating history. Winning the silver medal in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, West Germany, Belousova and Protopopov paved the way for future Soviet pairs skaters with their international success. Their achievements include two Winter Olympic titles in 1964 and 1968, as well as eight medals at both World and European Championships. Notably, they secured four consecutive gold medals in both competitions. What makes their triumph even more extraordinary is that they achieved these accolades at an age when most athletes have retired from competitive sports. At 32 and 35 years old respectively during the 1968 Winter Olympics, Belousova and Protopopov became one of figure skating's oldest champions. This print by Colorsport Images showcases not only their impeccable technique but also their undeniable chemistry on ice. The synchronized movements of this dynamic pair exemplify grace, strength, and artistry. Belousova and Protopopov's legacy extends far beyond this single photograph; they forever changed the landscape of pair skating by inspiring generations to come.
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