Elena Dolgopolova
Full nameElena Vladimirovna Dolgopolova
Alternative name(s)Yelena
Country representedRussia
Born (1980-01-23) January 23, 1980
HometownVolzhsky, Volgograd Oblast
DisciplineWomen's artistic gymnastics
LevelSenior International Elite
ClubArmy Club
Head coach(es)T. Khoklova
Medal record
Representing  Russia
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place1996 AtlantaTeam
World Championships
Silver medal – second place1997 LausanneTeam
European Championships
Silver medal – second place1998 Saint PetersburgTeam
Goodwill Games
Silver medal – second place1998 New York CityVault

Elena Vladimirovna Dolgopolova (Russian: Елена Владимировна Долгополова, born January 23, 1980) is a Russian gymnast, who competed in the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia, and won a silver medal with her team. She was also in the running for the 2000 team, but was left out due to injury.[1] A specialist on vaults, she posted the 1996 team's highest score on this apparatus. Her teammates in 1996 included Svetlana Khorkina, Rozalia Galiyeva, and Dina Kotchetkova.

Career

At the 1993 Junior European Championships, Dolgopolova finished thirteenth in the all-around and fifth on beam.[2]

At the 1995 American Cup she finished sixth in the all-around.[2] Dolgopolova competed at the 1995 World Championships. She finished fourth with her team.[3]

Dolgopolova was selected for the 1996 Russian Olympic Team. After the compulsories, Russia was in first place. However, they were knocked into second by the United States after optionals.[4]

At the 1997 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships Dolgopolova won a silver medal with her team. She also finished seventh on vault with a score of 9.331.[5]

She competed at the 1998 European Championships. During qualification she scored 8.643 on vault and 9.187 on floor.[6] The Russian team finished second behind Romania.[7] At the 1998 Goodwill Games she won a silver medal on vault.

Competitive history

Year Event Team AA VT UB BB FX
1995World Championships4th
1996Olympic Games2nd
1997World Championships2nd7th
1998European Championships2nd4th
Goodwill Games2nd
Year Competition Description Location Apparatus Rank-Final Score-Final Rank-Qualifying Score-Qualifying
1998 European Championships Saint Petersburg Team 2 112.720
Vault 57 8.643
Floor Exercise 22 9.187
1997 World Championships Lausanne Team 2 153.197 1 153.401
Vault 7 9.331 5 9.687
Uneven Bars 20 9.262
1996 Olympic Games Atlanta Team 2 388.404
Vault 14 19.387
Uneven Bars 54 18.874
Floor Exercise 14 19.425
1995 World Championships Sabae Team 4 384.689
Vault 32 18.775
Uneven Bars 23 19.187
Floor Exercise 48 18.874

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Elena Dolgopolova". Gymbox. Archived from the original on 27 August 2014. Retrieved 26 August 2014.
  2. 1 2 "Elena Dolgopolova (RUS)". Gymn Forum. Retrieved 26 August 2014.
  3. ↑ "1995 World Championships Women's Team". Gymnastics Results. Archived from the original on 22 April 2009. Retrieved 26 August 2014.
  4. ↑ Van Deusen, Amy. "1996 Olympic Gymnastics Results (Women's Artistic Gymnastics)". About Gymnastics. Retrieved 26 August 2014.
  5. ↑ "1997 World Championships Women's Results". Gymnastics Results. Archived from the original on 10 December 2009. Retrieved 26 August 2014.
  6. ↑ "1998 European Championships Artistic Gymnastics Women Qualification". Gymnastics Results. Retrieved 26 August 2014.
  7. ↑ "1998 European Championships Artistic Gymnastics Women Finals". Gymnastics Results. Archived from the original on 24 November 2010. Retrieved 26 August 2014.
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