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Nina Aleksandrovna Gruzintseva (Russian: Нина Александровна Грузинцева; 7 April 1934 – 17 October 2021) was a Russian Soviet canoe sprinter who had her best achievements on the 500 m distance in doubles (K-2 500 m). In this event she won a world title in 1958 and two European titles in 1957 and 1961; she finished fifth at the 1964 Summer Olympics.^[1] She also won European medals in the single and quad kayak events.^[2] Between 1955 and 1968 she won 18 national titles.^[3] After retiring from competitions she worked as a referee, particularly at the 1980 Summer Olympic Games.^[4]

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