Emma Gapchenko

Russian archer

Emma Vasilyevna Gapchenko (Russian: Эмма Васильевна Гапченко; 24 February 1938 – 6 December 2021) was Russian archer.[1] She won three gold medals at the world championships in 1969–73 and a bronze medal at the 1972 Summer Olympics.

Emma Gapchenko
Gapchenko in 1952
Personal information
Born24 February 1938 (1938-02-24)
Stupino, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
Died6 December 2021(2021-12-06) (aged 83)
Sport
SportArchery
Medal record
Representing  Soviet Union
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 1972 Munich Individual
World Archery Championships
Gold medal – first place 1969 Valley Forge Team
Gold medal – first place 1971 York Individual
Gold medal – first place 1973 Grenoble Team
Bronze medal – third place 1973 Grenoble Individual

She died on 6 December 2021, at the age of 83.[1]

References change

  1. 1.0 1.1 "Emma Gapchenko". Olympedia. Retrieved 12 December 2021.