Yana Kudryavtseva
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About
Record-setting Russian rhythmic gymnast who dominated the World Championships in 2013 and 2014, winning gold in the all-around, clubs, ball, hoop, ribbon, and team events. She won an Olympic silver medal in the all-around in 2016.
Before Fame
She began training in gymnastics at age four. She made her international debut at the 2007 IT Finland and won the all-around event at the Junior World Cup in 2011.
Trivia
At age fifteen, she became the youngest rhythmic gymnast ever to become the all-around World Champion. She also posted victories at the European Championships three straight years from 2012 to 2014.
Family Life
Her father is Olympic gold medal-winning swimmer Aleksey Kudryavtsev.
Associated With
She lost to Margarita Mamun in the all-around final at the 2016 Olympics.
