EMMA GAPCHENKO 1938 - 2021

The individual bronze medallist at the 1972 Olympic Games, Emma Vasilyevna Gapchenko, has died at the age of 83. The Russian archer won three gold medals at the world championships in 1969–73, including the individual world title in 1971. She was European champion three consecutive times in the years 1970-1974, and apparently set 14 Soviet records and two world records. After retiring from competing, Gapchenko worked as an archery coach and archery judge. She is remembered as one of the biggest stars of her era.