Anissina, Marina (1975–)

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Anissina, Marina (1975–)

Russian-born ice dancer. Born Aug 30, 1975, in Moscow, Russia; dau. of Vyacheslav Anissin (hockey player) and Irina Cherniyeva (figure skater who with partner Vassily Blagov won the Soviet Nationals and finished 6th at Sapporo Olympics, 1972).

With partner Ilya Averbukh, won two World Jr. titles (1990, 1992); with partner Gwendal Peizerat and representing France, won Nations Cup and Trophée de France (1995), NHK Trophy (1996, 1999, 2000, 2001), Trophée Lalique (1997, 1999, 2000, 2001), Skate America (1999) and Skate Canada (2001); with Peizerat, also won silver medals (1998, 1999, 2001) and a gold medal (2000) at World championships, a bronze medal at Nagano Olympics (1998), placed 1st at French Nationals (1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001) and the European championships (2000, 2002), and won a gold medal at Salt Lake City Olympics (2002).

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