Vitrichenko, Elena (1976–)

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Vitrichenko, Elena (1976–)

Ukrainian rhythmic gymnast. Name variations: Olena Vitrichenko or Yelena Vitrichenko; Yelena Vytrychenko. Born Nov 25, 1976, in Odessa, Ukraine; dau. of Nina Vitrichenko (Elena's trainer).

Won a bronze medal for all-around at Atlanta Olympics (1996); at World championships, won gold medals for ball (1994), clubs (1995) and all-around (1997); at European championships, won gold medals for team all-around, rope, hoop, and ribbon (1994), team all-around (1996), all-round (1997), club (1998); at Atlanta Olympics, won a bronze medal in indiv. all-around (1996); placed 4th all-around at Sydney Olympics (2000).