Dudeva, Diana (1968–)
Dudeva, Diana (1968–)
Bulgarian gymnast. Born July 7, 1968, in Pleven, Bulgaria.
Won Bulgaria's national championship (1985); came in 2nd all-around at Balkan championships and Golden Sands and 1st all-around at Leverskusen Cup (1985); at Europeans, won a bronze medal in all-around (1987); at Seoul Olympics, won a bronze medal in floor exercises (1988), becoming Bulgaria's 1st and only Olympic medalist in women's artistic gymnastics; coaches in Greece.
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