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Elena Karpushenko

1961 – 2024

Russian rhythmic gymnast

Rhythmic gymnast Coach
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About Elena Karpushenko

Lived 1961 – 2024 (aged 62). Elena Karpushenko was a Russian rhythmic gymnast and coach.

Elena Lvovna Karpushenko (; 26 May 1961 – 23 April 2024) was a Russian honored Master of Sports coach in rhythmic gymnastics.

Coaching career Karpushenko was the personal coach of three-time World all-around champion and World record holder Yana Kudryavtseva. She was introduced by a swimming coach, who was friends with the Kudryavtsev family to their daughter, Yana. Karpushenko was the trainer of Kudryavtseva from when she started rhythmic gymnastics.

Personal life and death Karpushenko was born in Moscow, RSFSR, USSR on 26 May 1961, and died on 23 April 2024, at the age of 62.

Notable trainees Yana Kudryavtseva – 2016 Olympic silver medalist, Three-time World All-around champion, 2015 European Games champion. Alina Ermolova – 2016 European Junior Champion in rope. Tatiana Kurbakova – 2004 Olympics Gold medal in Group all around. Alexandra Ermakova – 2006 European Junior Champion in rope. Maria Pobedushkina - Member of the Russian Senior National Team Alexandra Borisova - Member of the Russian Junior Team

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Important facts

Born
26 May 1961, Moscow
Birth century
20th century
Died
23 April 2024
Occupation
Rhythmic gymnast, coach
Nationality
Soviet Union, Russia
Education
Russian State University of Physical Education, Sport, Youth and Tourism
Awards
Merited Coach of Russia; Master of Sport of the USSR; Excellence in Physical Culture and Sports; Honored Physical Culture Worker of the Russian Federation
Also known as
Elena Lyubovna Karpushenko

People in Elena Karpushenko's life

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Tatiana Kurbakova
b. 1986
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Alina Ermolova
b. 2001
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Elena Karpushenko?

Russian rhythmic gymnast

When was Elena Karpushenko born?

Elena Karpushenko was born on 26 May 1961 in Moscow.

When did Elena Karpushenko die?

Elena Karpushenko died on 23 April 2024.

What was Elena Karpushenko's occupation?

Elena Karpushenko was a rhythmic gymnast and coach.

What nationality was Elena Karpushenko?

Elena Karpushenko was Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Elena Karpushenko

· Wikidata: Q21174047

· DBpedia: Elena Karpushenko

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