Description: (Russian Foil Fencer)
Elena Belova, a retired Russian foil fencer, had an exceptional career marked by significant achievements. She participated in four Olympic Games, where she earned an impressive total of four gold, one silver, and one bronze medal. Belova made history as the first female fencer to secure four Olympic gold medals. She also achieved success at the world level, winning eight world titles both individually and as part of the Soviet team. Belova holds a PhD in Pedagogy and has received prestigious awards such as the Olympic Order in Silver and the Pierre de Coubertin Medal. In 2021, an asteroid was named in her honor.