Valentina Poznyak (Russian: Валентина Позняк; born 3 November 1936) is a Soviet swimmer. She took part in the 1960 Summer Olympics in the 100 m butterfly and 4×100 m medley relay, but did not reach the finals.[1] Between 1957 and 1962 she won six national titles and set six national records in butterfly and medley relay events.[2]

Valentina Poznyak
Personal information
Born (1936-11-03) 3 November 1936 (age 88)
Moscow, Russia
Height1.58 m (5 ft 2 in)
Weight59 kg (130 lb)
Sport
SportSwimming
Medal record
Representing  Soviet Union
Summer Universiade
Gold medal – first place 1959 Turin 100m butterfly
Gold medal – first place 1961 Sofia 100m butterfly

Since the introduction of masters tournaments in the Soviet Union in 1989 she competed in this category and won several national titles between 1989 and 1999.[2]

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