Irina Baraksanova
Irina Baraksanova (born July 4, 1969, in Tashkent, Uzbek SSR, Soviet Union) is a former Soviet gymnast known fur her participation in international competitions durin the 1980s.[1]
She initiatit her gymnastics journey under the guidance o Valentina Borisova at the Spartak Club an latir progressed tae trainin in Moscow at the Central Army Sports Club wi Viktor Razumovsky.[2]
Career[eedit | eedit soorce]
Baraksanova experienced success in baith junior an senior levels o gymnastics competition. She demonstratit her early potential by securin victory in the junior USSR Championships in 1979, leadin tae her recognition as a candidate fur the title o master o sport.[3]
Senior career highlights[eedit | eedit soorce]
Baraksanova's senior international debut wis marked by strong performances. She won the all-aroond title at the Junior European Championships in 1984. [4]In the same year, she delivered notable results at various international meets, includin the Tokyo Cup and the Moscow News, showcasin her skills in the vault an flair exercise.[3]
Her career peakt in 1985 when she wis pairt o the Soviet team that won gold in the team competition at the World Championships in Montreal.[4] She also secured individual honors throughoot her career, wi victories an medals in the uneven bairs, balance beam, an flairr exercise.[5]
Challenges an setbacks[eedit | eedit soorce]
In 1984, Baraksanova wis named to the Soviet Olympic team bit wis unable tae compete due tae the Soviet-led boycott o the Los Angeles Olympic Games.[1] Additionally, although she qualified fur the all-aroond at the 1985 World Championships, she didnae compete in the event.[3]
Compeitive results[eedit | eedit soorce]
- 1979: Jr. USSR Championships, 1st AA
- 1982: SKDA Championships, 2nd Team, 5th AA
- 1983: USSR Championships, 6th AA
- 1984: Jr. European Championships, 1st AA; USSR Cup, 6th AA; Moscow News, 2nd AA
- 1985: World Championships, 1st Team; USSR Cup, 2nd AA; Riga International, 2nd AA
- 1986: American Cup, 3rd AA; International Mixed Pairs, 1st Team; USA-USSR Dual Meet, 1st Team
References[eedit | eedit soorce]
- ↑ a b c "Irina Baraksanova". An Old School Gymnastics Blog (in Inglis). 25 September 2020. Retrieved 21 November 2023. Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; name ":0" defined multiple times wi different content - ↑ "Irina Baraksanova Biography". www.gymn-forum.net. Retrieved 21 November 2023.
- ↑ a b c Crumlish, John (1 Julie 2010). "CATCHING UP WITH Irina Baraksanova". International Gymnast. 52 (6): 28–29. Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; name ":2" defined multiple times wi different content - ↑ a b "Baraksanova, Irina (1969–) | Encyclopedia.com". www.encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 21 November 2023. Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; name ":1" defined multiple times wi different content - ↑ Meyers, Dvora (30 Julie 2012). "Out of Step". Slate (in Inglis). ISSN 1091-2339. Retrieved 21 November 2023.
- ↑ "Irina BARAKSANOVA". gymnast.bplaced.net. Retrieved 21 November 2023.
- ↑ "Irina Baraksanova". Gymperium. Retrieved 21 November 2023.