Naimushina, Elena (1964–)

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Naimushina, Elena (1964–)

Soviet gymnast. Name variations: Yelena Naymushina. Born Nov 19, 1964, in Krasnoyarsk, Siberia, Russia.

Was Jr. Siberian champion (1977); placed 2nd in Chunichi Cup and 3rd at USSR nationals (1978); won a silver all-around at Champions All (1979); won the bronze medal at USSR Cup, medaled on two events at USSR championships, placed 3rd at Moscow News, won gold on beam at World Cup (all 1980); at Moscow Olympics, won a gold medal in team all-around (1980). The film Elena Naimushina: A Videosymphony aired on CBS (1981).