Olga Markova (figure skater)
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| Personal Info | ||
| Country: |  Russia |
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| Date of birth: | January 22, 1974 | |
| Height: | 160 cm | |
| Former Coach: | Elena Buyanova | |
| Skating Club: | CSKA | |
| Retired: | 1998 | |
Olga Markova (born January 22, 1974) is a Russian former competitive figure skater who currently works as a coach, choreographer, and technical specialist. As a competitive skater, she won the bronze medal at the 1994 European Figure Skating Championships and the silver at the 1995 European Championships. She also was a Russian National Champion and was known for her artistry and avant garde style. Her highest placement at the World Figure Skating Championships was fifth, which she achieved in 1995. In 1998 she turned professional and earned a silver medal at the World Professional Figure Skating Championships in Jaca, Spain. Markova has coached and choreographed for Kristina Oblasova and currently coaches Adrian Alvarado.
She is an ISU Technical Specialist for Russia.[1]
