Biography
Sofya Prosvirnova — short track speed skater with roots in the Russia
Sofia Thorup (née Prosvirnova) is a Russian-born short track and long track speed skater, born in St Petersburg in 1997, who represented Russia at the 2014, 2018 and 2022 Winter Olympics. After marrying Viktor Hald Thorup she announced a switch to Denmark in April 2023 and moved to long track, but was denied Danish citizenship and could not compete at the 2026 Olympics.
Russian Connection
Tracing the roots — St Petersburg (Russia)
Born on 20 December 1997 in St Petersburg, Russia; she represented Russia at the 2014, 2018 and 2022 Winter Olympics.
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Sofya Prosvirnova🇩🇰 Denmark
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Origin
St Petersburg (Russia)🇷🇺 Russia
Historical context
Post-Soviet states · since 1991
St Petersburg (Russia). Today, the former Soviet space comprises fifteen sovereign independent states.
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Key Achievements
A career defined by ambition
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Medallist at the European Short Track Speed Skating Championships
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Medallist at the World Short Track Speed Skating Championships
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Represented Russia at three Winter Olympics (2014, 2018, 2022); best result 5th in the 500 m (2018)
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Announced switch to Denmark (April 2023); Danish citizenship was denied
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