Bicherova, Olga (1966–)
Bicherova, Olga (1966–)
Soviet gymnast. Born Oct 26, 1966, in Moscow, Russia; m. Valentin Mogilny (gymnastic champion), 1986 (sep).
At World championships, won gold medals in team all-round and all-around (1981) and team all-around (1983); at Chunichi Cup, placed 1st in all-around, vault, and balance beam (1981); at World Cup, won gold medals in all-around, vault, and floor exercise, a silver medal in uneven bars, and a bronze medal in balance beam (1982); at European championship, won gold medals in all-around, vault, and floor exercise (1983); moved to France and provides tv commentary for French Eurosport.
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