13 January 2009 - Death of Oktyabrina BOLOTOVA, Russian Team Member

Death of Oktyabrina BOLOTOVA, Russian Team Member Lausanne – 13 January 2009

The International Archery Federation (FITA) was greatly saddened to learn of the death on 5 January 2009 of Ms Oktyabrina BOLOTOVA, member of the Russian team.   Oktyabrina BOLOTOVA was a member of National archery team of Russia and won several World and European medals both individually and as part of the women's compound team. Many times her last arrow in the match brought victory to the team of Russia. She was twice world team silver medallist (2005 and 2007) and won multiple World Cup titles with the Russian team. She also won European championships titles and medals and got many other significant results in her career.
Oktyabrina has a daughter whose name is Oyuna and who is also a member of the junior national archery team competing at international level.
FITA, together with the Russian Archery Federation, expresses its deepest sympathy to Ms Oktyabrina BOLOTOVA’s family and friends.   Ø     Her biography     FITA Communication