Ekaterina Malygina

Ekaterina Makygina (born 30 November 1993) is a Russian rhythmic gymnast.

Career Since 2001 she was a pupil of SDYUSSHOR 1 in Perm, coached by Marina Munipova. In years she became the leader of the Perm Region in her age category.

Junior Since July 2006, she trained at the Olympic Reserve school in Dmitrov, Moscow Oblast. Since 2007, she has performed in individual exercises under the guidance of Anna Shumilova and was part of Russia's junior team.

Senior As a member of the group Ekaterina won medals in World Cups and Grand Prixes. She then won All-Around and 3 ribbons + 2 ropes bronze at World Champion in Mie, Japan, becoming world champion in the 5 hoops final. In September Malygina participated in the World Championships in Moscow, Russia, becoming bronze All-Around medallist and World Champion in both the 5 hoops and 3 ribbons + 2 balls finals.

At the end of 2010, Ekaterina Malygina decided to retire from the sport. She is now a coach at her own club.