Kostina, Oksana (1972–1993)
Kostina, Oksana (1972–1993)
Russian rhythmic gymnast. Born April 15, 1972, in Irkutsk, Siberia, Russia; died Feb 11, 1993, in an auto accident while driving with fiancé Eduard Zenovka (pentathlete).
At World championships, won silver medals for ball and team (1989) and swept all events with 5 gold medals (1992); placed 3rd at European championships (1992); won CIS nationals (1992).
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