Valentina Nikolaevna Polkhanova (born August 15, 1971 ) is a Soviet and Russian cyclist.
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She took her first steps in cycling when she was 8 years old in the cycling section in Luhovka , where Vyacheslav Tokarev worked as a trainer. At the age of 17, making her debut at the All-Russian competitions, I liked the Samara coaches from the Olympic Training Center. Valentina moved to Samara, where for several years she played for the army sports club, was part of the national team.
Two-time winner (1993, 1994), two-time bronze medalist (1990, 1991) of the World Cup.
Many-time champion of the country, winner of international competitions. In 1994, Valentina Polkhanova became the first racer from the former Soviet Union to win the legendary Tour de France multi-day bike race.
She played for professional teams:
- 1999 Germany The Greenery Grisley
- 2000 Italy Edil Savino
- 2001 Russia Carpe Diem-Itera
- 2002 Russia Itera
- 2003 Russia Velodames-Colnago
- 2004 Italy Nobili Rubinetterie-Guerciotti
- 2005 Italy PMB Fenixs
In 2005, Valentina Polkhanova completed her sports career.
She graduated from the Krasnodar State Institute of Physical Culture (1995).
Valentina now lives in Italy.