Meftakhetdinova, Zemfira (1963–)

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Meftakhetdinova, Zemfira (1963–)

Azerbaijani skeet shooter. Name variations: Meftakhedinova, Meftaheddinova, Meftahegyinova. Born 1963 in Baku, Azerbaijan; University at Azerbaijan, MA; divorced.

Won a gold medal at Sydney Olympics (2000), the 1st year that women's skeet shooting was held as a separate event; won a European and World championship (2001); won a bronze medal at Athens Olympics (2004). Received Azerbaijan's highest civic award, the Shohrat (Fame) Order.

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