Helen Nelis-Naukas (until 1984Nelis, until 2012Priinits; born 7 August 1961) is anEstonian fencer and coach.[1]
She was born inTallinn. Her father was prominent Estonian fencerEndel Nelis. In 1983 she graduated fromTallinn Pedagogical Institute's Faculty of Physical Education.[1]
She started her fencing exercising in 1970, coached by her father, later her coach was Tõnu Nurk. In 1990 he won Estonian Fencing Championships individually.[1]
Since 1983 she is working as a fencing coach. Since 2012 she is working at fencing club En Garde. Students: Marika Koit (Säär),Kristina Kuusk,Nelli Differt (Paju),Katrina Lehis. Her son is fencerSten Priinits.[1]
Awards:[1]
- 2024 EOK teenetemärk- 2025 Kultuurikapitali spordi valdkonna peapreemia
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