Lashko, Irina (1973–)
Lashko, Irina (1973–)
Russian-Australian springboard diver. Born Jan 25, 1973, in Yekaterinburg, USSR; attended Ural State University; married; became an Australian citizen (1999).
Representing Russia, won European championship for 1-meter springboard (1991); won a silver medal at Barcelona Olympics (1992) and a silver at Atlanta Olympics (1996), both for 3-meter springboard; won World champion-ships for 1-meter (1998); won FINA World Cup (2000); moved to Australia; representing Australia, won a gold medal for springboard at World championships (2003) and a bronze medal for 3-meter sychronized springboard with Chantelle Newbury at Athens Olympics (2004).
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