Alfia Nazmutdinova

Alfia Bilyalovna Nazmutdinova (; born 29 April 1949) is a retired rhythmic gymnast who competed for the Soviet Union. She is the 1971 World All-around bronze medalist.

Early life Alfia Nazmutdinova was born to an ethnic Tatar family as one of four daughters. Her sister, Liliya Nazmutdinova, was a bronze medalist at the 1965 World Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships.

Career Nazmutdinova began training in rhythmic gymnastics in her hometown of Yekaterinburg. She was influenced by her elder sister, Lilia, a rhythmic gymnast and Honored Master of Sports of the USSR.

After retiring from competition, Nazmutdinova switched to coaching and teaching.