Marina Shamal
Russian swimmer
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Marina Yakubovna Shamal (Russian: Марина Якубовна Шамаль; born 9 April 1939) is a retired Russian swimmer. She competed at the 1960 Summer Olympics and finished eights in the 4×100 m freestyle and medley relays.[1] She was a national champion in the 100 m freestyle (1962, 1963), 4×100 m freestyle (1955) and 4×100 m medley events (1956).[2]
Born9 April 1939
Height1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Weight63 kg (139 lb)
SportSwimming
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 9 April 1939 |
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) |
| Weight | 63 kg (139 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Swimming |
| Club | Dynamo Moscow |
She married Igor Luzhkovsky, who also competed at the 1960 Olympics in swimming, and changed her last name to Luzhkovskaya (Russian: Лужковская).[1] After retiring from competitions she worked as a coach in swimming and synchronized swimming.[3]
