Louisa Porogovska

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Louisa Porogovska
Personal information
NationalityBritish
Born (1987-03-31) 31 March 1987 (age 36)
Preston, England
Height4 ft 11 in (150 cm)
Weight55 kg (121 lb)
Sport
CountryEngland
Sport Wrestling
EventWomen's 55 kg
Medal record
Representing Flag of England.svg  England
Women's Wrestling
Commonwealth Games
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2014 Glasgow Women's freestyle 55 kg
Updated on 4 October 2014.

Louisa Porogovska (born 31 March 1987) is a British freestyle wrestler. She competed for England in the women's freestyle 55 kg event at the 2014 Commonwealth Games [1] [2] where she won a bronze medal. [3]

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Filmography

Dangal (2016) - Played Fictional Character - Wrestler "Angelina Watson" [4] [5]

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References

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