Eduard Grigoryevich Zenovka (Russian: Эдуард Григорьевич Зеновка) (born 26 April 1969) is a former Olympic modern pentathlete.

Eduard Zenovka
Personal information
Born (1969-04-26) 26 April 1969 (age 55)
Sport
SportModern pentathlon
Medal record
Men's modern pentathlon
Olympic Games
Representing  Unified Team
Silver medal – second place 1992 Barcelona Team
Bronze medal – third place 1992 Barcelona Individual
Representing  Russia
Silver medal – second place 1996 Atlanta Individual

Career

edit

He competed at the 1992 Olympics as part of the unified team and won a silver medal in the team event[1] and a bronze medal in the individual event. He represented Russia at the 1996 Olympics where he won a silver medal in the individual event.[2]

Personal life

edit

He is married to Russian Choreographer in Russian National team for rhythmic gymnastics, Irina Zenovka. He was previously engaged to rhythmic gymnast World Champion Oxana Kostina, who died from injuries sustained in a car crash. The police investigation revealed that Zenovka, who was driving the car, was heavily intoxicated at the time of the accident.

References

edit
  1. ^ "Eduard Zenovka". olympics.com. Retrieved 29 October 2022.
  2. ^ Nauright, John (6 April 2012). Sports around the World: History, Culture, and Practice [4 volumes]: History, Culture, and Practice. ABC-CLIO. p. 128. ISBN 978-1-59884-301-9.
edit