Background
Nikonova, Valentina was born on March 5, 1952 in Kazan’.
Nikonova, Valentina was born on March 5, 1952 in Kazan’.
Graduated from the Kazan’ Pedagogical Institute, 1975.
Honoured Master of Sports (fencing), 1973. With Kazan’ Dynamo. World champion, 1973, 1974 and 1977. USSR champion, 1974. Olympic champion, 1976.