In Russia, sport has always been a priority. Many famous people glorified the country: gymnasts Larisa Latynina and Aleksey Nemov, pole vault lenochka Lenochka Isinbaeva, record skiers Lidia Skoblikova and Lyubov Egorova, weightlifter Yuri Vlasov, goalkeeper Vladislav Tretyak, figure skater Irina Rodnina, tennis players Kafelafnikinov, Maraf Chafelfnikinov, Mara Andreov Kafelfinnikov, Mara Tarafelnikinov, Mara Tarafennikov, Mara , Maria Sharapova and others. The young generation is also happy. The article will tell you who Ksenia Dudkina is.
short biography
Ksyusha was born on February 25, 1995 in Omsk. In her hometown, she began to go to a sports school. Her mentor was Vera Shtelbaums, who also raised two-time Olympic champion Evgeny Kanaeva and numerous competitions winner Irina Chashchina. The girl was warmly supported by mom and dad.
Giving all her free time to her favorite pastime, giving herself 200% to every training session, Ksenia Dudkina soon achieved very good results. After numerous victories, the young athlete was noticed in Moscow. In 2010, she was included in the Russian team. Today Ksenia Dudkina is the European Olympic champion in rhythmic gymnastics. Since 2011 - Honored Master of Sports of Russia. Performs in group all-around, especially she succeeds in numbers with a ball and ribbon.
Sports achivments
The most striking achievements of the gymnast are listed below:
- In 2009 and 2010, she won the grand prix in the capital.
- In 2010, he won gold at the European Championships, Youth Games in Singapore.
- In 2011, enrolled in the main team of the Russian team. She wins 2 gold medals at the prestigious Miss Valentine tournament. At competitions in Spain takes all the first places.
- In 2011, as part of a team at the World Championships in France, he won a silver and a gold medal.
- In 2012, he takes all the gold at the stages of the World Cup.
Separately, it must be said about the victory that Ksenia Dudkina won in London at the Olympic Games. It was her high point. The team, in which she performed, the fans called "gold." Her composition is incredibly strong: Ulyana Donskova, Karolina Sevastyanova, Anastasia Bliznyuk, Anastasia Nazarenko, Alina Makarenko and Dudkina Ksenia Pavlovna. To perform in London, the gymnast was additionally prepared by Elena Arais.
London 2012 Olympics
Preparing for the competition was difficult. Exhausting workouts, a special diet - all this Dudkina withstood. But 5 days before the start of the Games, during the next training session, her friends made a mistake while doing the exercise - Ksenia received a serious shoulder injury. For 2 days, she had to take a timeout. The gymnast was so worried that on the eve of the performance she slept only 1 hour. Nevertheless, she gathered all her strength and won! In honor of the Olympic champions Kanaeva and Dudkina, as well as their coaches, Elena Arais and Vera Shtelbaums, a ceremonial reception was given on September 3, 2012. It took place in the regional Government House in Omsk.
Interesting Facts
Ksenia Dudkina, rhythmic gymnastics for which has become the meaning of life, is the owner of the Audi A8. Ksenia has a younger brother. She is currently training in her native Omsk. In 2012, she was awarded the Order of Friendship for her significant contribution to the development of sports and high sports achievements. By the way, for the gymnast Ksyusha is quite high - 176 cm. She weighs 52 kg.