Halls of Fame and Other Awards
In 1988, Rodnina was inducted into the International Women's Sports Hall of Fame. In 1989, she was inducted into the World Figure Skating Hall of Fame. She also received the International Skating Union's highest honor, the Jacques Favart Award.
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