Yelena Jemayeva (Russian: Елена Жемаева, also spelled Elena, born 30 March 1971) is a Russian-born Azerbaijani former sabre fencer. She holds a twice world champion (1999, 2000) and European champion (1999).

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Yelena Jemayeva
Born (1971-03-30) 30 March 1971 (age 53)
Dolgoprudny, Moscow, Soviet Union (now Russia)
Height1.74 m (5 ft 9 in)
Weight65 kg (143 lb)
Sport
SportFencing
WeaponSabre
HandRight-handed
Retired2008
FIE rankingcurrent ranking
Medal record
Women's fencing
Representing  Azerbaijan
World Championships
Gold medal – first place1999 SeoulIndividual sabre
Gold medal – first place 2000 BudapestIndividual sabre
Silver medal – second place 2002 LisbonIndividual sabre
Bronze medal – third place1999 SeoulTeam sabre
Bronze medal – third place 2001 NimesIndividual sabre
Bronze medal – third place 2002 LisbonTeam sabre
Bronze medal – third place 2003 HavanaTeam sabre
European Championships
Gold medal – first place1999 BolzanoIndividual sabre
Bronze medal – third place2000 FunchalIndividual sabre
Bronze medal – third place2002 MoscowTeam sabre
Bronze medal – third place2003 BourgesTeam sabre
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She competed in the individual sabre event at the 2004 Summer Olympics but was upset in the quarterfinals by eventual gold medalist Mariel Zagunis of the USA.[1]

Jemayeva lives in Moscow. She is married to the Olympic and world team champion fencer Ilgar Mammadov, Yelena and Ilgar have two daughters: Milena and Ayla.[2]

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