A wonderful athlete, a loving wife, a mother of two children and just a wonderful woman. And she is in the past the absolute champion of the Russian Federation in gymnastics, a professional and graceful dancer. Today, an individual trainer for athletes and an experienced fitness instructor for celebrities. All this is Oksana Yashankina. We will tell you more about where she started and where she came from in this article.
A couple of strokes from the biography
Before us is a short, graceful woman of fragile physique. This is Oksana Yashankina. Blonde, athlete and just beautiful. She was born on February 15, 1976. At first glance, you can’t say that she is 40 years old, and behind her many years of marriage, children and a rather enviable sports career. Who is this charming heroine with a radiant smile and piercing eyes?
Children's hobby and change of interest
From childhood, our heroine dreamed of a career as an actress. She loved to dress up in mother's clothes, arranged fashion shows and walked with her head held high. Seeing the daughter’s serious mood, Oksana’s mother decided to give her five years to gymnastics. Of course, this was not quite what Oksana Yashankina expected, but she took her new occupation positively.
Achievements in sports and career start
As it turned out, the girl’s parents sent her in a positive direction. After some time, she already did not want to think about the career of the actress. Now she was only interested in sports, awards and fame. When she turned 12, she was already able to fulfill the necessary standard for candidates for a master of sports. And a year later, our Oksana Yashankina received the coveted title of international master of sports in rhythmic gymnastics.
New achievements of Oksana in sports
After some time, Oksana Yashankina (her biography is simply replete with bright events) took first place at the European Championship. Not paying attention to international recognition, Oksana tried not to deprive her native Russia of her attention.
She was invited to participate in various competitions and contests. Thanks to her perseverance, strength of will and desire for victory, she managed to win five times in the local tournaments of the capital. Repeatedly she had to confirm her title and the title of the best and absolute champion of the Russian Federation. But our heroine did not lose heart and each time strove to go to the intended goal.
Ups, downs and disappointments
However, not everything went smoothly in the girl’s gaining career. She had days of depression, decline in professional activity. Despite this, she continued to bend her line and move on. For example, one of the athlete's disappointments was the case when she was not taken to the Olympics.
The most offensive, says the heroine, was that before that she had devoted five years to the Russian team. She trained hard and dreamed of getting with her team to the Olympics. But, unfortunately, Oksana was not taken. As it turned out, she did not pass by age parameters.
Dance career and fleeting role
After certain disappointments and worries, Oksana decided to end her sports career. However, she was not going to quit the sport completely. According to her, I wanted to do something special. It is clear that the girl did not have too much choice, since she had to combine her studies at the Academy of Physical Education and work. This time her choice fell on choreography. So she began to dance. Then she was taken to the Rezital show ballet. And over time, they noticed and invited to the dance composition of the popular Russian group Strelki.
Yashankin Dmitry and Oksana
At one of the concerts, Oksana, who was a member of the troupe, saw her future husband. According to her, it was love at first sight. The physical data of the hereditary bodybuilder and two-time world champion in fitness impressed Yashankin. Later, she herself initiated a meeting.
As it turned out, the young man also noticed and singled out the girl among others. That began their romantic relationship, which later grew into a happy and strong marriage. And then the couple had children.
The fateful meeting gave her not only warm feelings, a family hearth, but also made her change her profession. Oksana is currently working as a professional trainer. She gives nutrition tips and training schedules for athletes and all comers.