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| Name | Alina Kabaeva |
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Tatarstan, , Russia |
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May 12, 1983
(41 years)
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| Contributor | Ralphie |
| Last Modifed | Ralphie
Jul 26, 2010 08:50pm |
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| Info | Alina Maratovna Kabaeva is a rhythmic gymnast from Russia. Kabaeva is known for her extreme natural flexibility. She stands at 1.66m (5'4) and weighs 48kg (106lbs). Alina is Russia's most successful rhythmic gymnast to date, and is also one of the most decorated gymnasts in the history of rhythmic gymnastics.
At the 2000 Sydney Olympics, no one doubted her taking the All-Around gold until, on her second performance, the most unexpected thing happened. Alina dropped her hoop and ran to retrieve it outside the competition area. She took home the bronze with the final score of 39.466 (Rope 9.925, Hoop 9.641, Ball 9.950, Ribbon 9.950).
At the 2004 Athens Olympics she took home the gold with a score of 108.400 (Hoop 26.800, Ball 27.350, Clubs 27.150, Ribbon 27.100), the Silver medal went to her teammate Irina Tchachina.
Since 2007 she is a member of the Russian parliament, the State Duma, representing the pro-Kremlin United Russia party.
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