Irina Baraksanova (born July 4, 1969, in Tashkent, Uzbek SSR, Soviet Union) is a former Soviet gymnast who competed at the international level during the 1980s.[1]

She began her gymnastics career under the tutelage of Valentina Borisova at the Spartak Club. As she developed as a gymnast, she moved to Moscow to train at the Central Army Sports Club with Viktor Razumovsky.[2]

Career

Baraksanova's gymnastics career included successes in both junior and senior levels of competition. She showed early promise by winning the junior USSR Championships in 1979, which earned her the title of candidate for master of sport.[3]

Senior career highlights

Baraksanova's senior international debut was marked by strong performances. She won the all-around title at the Junior European Championships in 1984. [4]In the same year, she delivered notable results at various international meets, including the Tokyo Cup and the Moscow News, showcasing her skills on the vault and floor exercise.[3]

Her career peaked in 1985 when she was part of the Soviet team that won gold in the team competition at the World Championships in Montreal.[4] She also secured individual honors throughout her career, with victories and medals in the uneven bars, balance beam, and floor exercise.[5]

Challenges and setbacks

Despite her successes, Baraksanova's career faced challenges, including political events that affected her participation in the Olympics. In 1984, she was named to the Soviet Olympic team but was unable to compete due to the Soviet-led boycott of the Los Angeles Olympic Games.[1] Additionally, although she qualified for the all-around at the 1985 World Championships, she did not compete in the event.[3]

Later life and legacy

Details of Baraksanova's life following her gymnastics career are not widely documented. Her legacy, however, remains in the form of her contributions to Soviet gymnastics during a period of intense competition and high achievement for the Soviet Union in the sport.[3]

Competitive results

  • 1979: Jr. USSR Championships, 1st AA
  • 1982: SKDA Championships, 2nd Team, 5th AA
  • 1983: USSR Championships, 6th AA
  • 1984: Jr. European Championships, 1st AA; USSR Cup, 6th AA; Moscow News, 2nd AA
  • 1985: World Championships, 1st Team; USSR Cup, 2nd AA; Riga International, 2nd AA
  • 1986: American Cup, 3rd AA; International Mixed Pairs, 1st Team; USA-USSR Dual Meet, 1st Team

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Irina Baraksanova". An Old School Gymnastics Blog. 2020-09-25. Retrieved 2023-11-21.
  2. ↑ "Irina Baraksanova Biography". www.gymn-forum.net. Retrieved 2023-11-21.
  3. 1 2 3 4 Crumlish, John (2010-07-01). "CATCHING UP WITH Irina Baraksanova". International Gymnast. 52 (6): 28–29.
  4. 1 2 "Baraksanova, Irina (1969–) | Encyclopedia.com". www.encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 2023-11-21.
  5. ↑ Meyers, Dvora (2012-07-30). "Out of Step". Slate. ISSN 1091-2339. Retrieved 2023-11-21.
  6. ↑ "Irina BARAKSANOVA". gymnast.bplaced.net. Retrieved 2023-11-21.
  7. ↑ "Irina Baraksanova". Gymperium. Retrieved 2023-11-21.
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