Lyubov Sadchikova

Who is Lyubov Sadchikova?

Lyubov Ivanovna Sadchikova was a Soviet speed skater who won the all-round world championship in 1978. In 1975, she set a world record in 500 m. Next year, she finished sixth in the same event at the 1976 Winter Olympics.

She won five national titles in 500 m and 1000 m and finished second four times, in all-round and 500 m. In 1974 and 1976 she was third in 500 m. She graduated from an Institute of Physical Education in Samara.

Personal bests:

⁕500 m – 40.84

⁕1000 m – 1:23.80

⁕1500 m – 2:13.76

⁕3000 m – 5:02.50