Nickname
Lena (VK profile, 23 Sep 2021)
Hobbies
Dancing, studying English. (Athlete, 20 Jun 2020)
Occupation
Athlete, Student
Education
Coaching - Lesgaft National State University of Physical Education, Sport and Health: St. Petersburg, RUS
Spoken languages
English, Russian
Club
Pushkin District Sports School of Olympic Reserve: St. Petersburg, RUS
Coach
Vera Kiryashova [personal], RUS
Injuries
In February 2018 she underwent spinal surgery to stabilise two lumbar vertebrae in her back. She returned to training in May the same year. (tass.ru, 07 May 2018; gymnovosti.com, 19 Feb 2018)
She suffered from pneumonia in 2015. (International Gymnast magazine, 2015)
Start sporting career
She began training at age four in St. Petersburg, Russian Federation.
Reason for taking up the sport
At age three she began doing rhythmic gymnastics, but a year later the coaches told her she was too big so she quit. An artistic gymnastics coach then saw her in kindergarten and invited her to try the sport. "From the first training session it was interesting and easy for me."
Most memorable sporting achievement
Winning silver on uneven bars at the 2017 European Championships in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, and claiming bronze in the individual all-round and silver on uneven bars at the 2017 World Championships in Montreal, QC, Canada. (Athlete, 20 Jun 2020)
Hero / Idol
Russian gymnasts Aliya Mustafina and Tatiana Nabiyeva. (International Gymnast magazine, 2015)
Most influential person in career
Coaches Vera Kiryashova and Alexander Kiryashov. (Athlete, 20 Jun 2020)
Philosophy / Motto
"To achieve successes, you need to train. But most important, have big dreams and self-confidence." (International Gymnast magazine, 2015)
Awards
She has received the title of Master of Sport of International Class in the Russian Federation. (sportgymrus.ru, 13 Mar 2021)
Last update : 2024-07-22
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