Karasyova, Olga (1949–)

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Karasyova, Olga (1949–)

Soviet gymnast. Name variations: Olga Kharlova. Born Olga Kharlova, July 27, 1949, in USSR.

At World championships, won a silver for team all-around (1966) and a silver for floor exercise and a gold for team all-around (1970); at Mexico City Olympics, won a gold medal in team all-around (1968); at European championships, won a silver medal for all-around and a gold for floor exercise (1969).

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