Baitova, Svetlana (1972–)
Baitova, Svetlana (1972–)
Belarus gymnast. Born Sept 3, 1972, in Belarus, Soviet Union.
Won USSR nationals (1986); at American Cup, finished 1st in vault, uneven bars, and floor exercises and 2nd in team all-around (1988); at Seoul Olympics, won a gold medal in team all-around (1988); at World championships, won a gold medal in team all-around (1989).
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