Nino Salukvadze Makes History as First Woman to Compete in 10 Olympics
The Georgian shooter's Olympic journey spans five decades and three different national teams, beginning with the Soviet Union.
Overview
- Salukvadze first competed in the Seoul Olympics, winning gold at age 19.
- She has participated in every Summer Olympics since, representing the Soviet Union, Unified Team, and Georgia.
- In 2008, she made headlines for a peace gesture during the Russia-Georgia conflict.
- Salukvadze competed alongside her son in the 2016 Rio Olympics, a first in Olympic history.
- She remains tied with Canadian Ian Millar for the most Olympic appearances by any athlete.