Description: (Russian Pair Skater and Two-Time Olympic Gold Medalist)
Ludmila Yevgenyevna Belousova excelled as a pair skater, notably alongside Oleg Protopopov. Their partnership yielded remarkable success in figure skating, securing two Olympic gold medals and four World championships. Beyond competitive skating, they continued to captivate audiences with their performances in ice shows and exhibitions for an extended period. Their lasting influence on the sport was further highlighted by their decision to defect to Switzerland in 1979.