Aliya Fargatovna Mustafina (Russian: Алия́ Фарга́товна Муста́фина; born 30 September 1994) is a Russian gymnast. She won four medals at the 2012 Summer Olympics and three medals at the 2016 Summer Olympics.[1] Mustafina was the most successful athlete that was not a swimmer at the 2012 Summer Olympics. [2] Mustafina has won 11 medals at the World Championships. She was the 2010 World Champion in the all-around and in the team competition.[3] She was the 2013 World Champion on the balance beam.[4]
Mustafina with her gold medal from the 2012 Summer Olympics.
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Personal information
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Full name: |
Aliya Fargatovna Mustafina
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Nickname(s): |
Alka
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Country Represented: |
Russia
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Date of birth: |
(1994-09-30) 30 September 1994 (age 30)
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Place of birth: |
Yegoryevsk, Russia
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Hometown: |
Moscow, Russia
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Height: |
5 feet 4 inches (1.63 m)
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Discipline: |
WAG
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Level: |
Senior International Elite
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Years on National Team: |
2007–present
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Club: |
CSKA Moscow
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Gym: |
Lake Krugloe
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Head coach(es): |
Raisa Ganina
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Former coach(es): |
Dina Kamalova Alexander Alexandrov
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Choreographer: |
Olga Burova
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Eponymous skills: |
Uneven Bars: 1½ twisting double back tuck dismount
Floor : triple y turn
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