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Ludmilla Ivanovna Tourischeva (Russian: Людми́ла Ива́новна Тури́щева; also transliterated as Ludmilla Turischeva, Ludmilla Tourischcheva, and Ljudmila Turichtchieva, born 7 October 1952) is a former Russian gymnast, Ukrainian gymnast coach, all-round Olympic champion and a nine-time Olympic medalist for the ...
Apr 21, 2020 · Few athletes in Women’s Artistic Gymnastics (WAG) ever won as many medals as Ludmilla Turischeva. But for a gymnast who found so much success, one of the best known aspects of her career is how her status as the top gymnast in the world came to an end.
Ludmilla Tourischeva (born October 7, 1952, Grozny, Russia, U.S.S.R.) is a Soviet gymnast who was European champion (1971 and 1973), world champion (1970 and 1974), and an Olympic medal winner (1968–76).
Jun 18, 2018 · Soviet gymnast Ludmilla Tourischeva was one of the greatest gymnasts of all time -- and competed in the era of Olga Korbut and Nadia Comaneci.
Lyudmila Turishcheva of the Soviet Union ranks with Larisa Latynina as one of the two greatest Soviet female gymnasts ever. But Turishcheva never won the fans’ affections that were often reserved during her career for her teammates Olga Korbut and Nelli Kim.
Feb 23, 2023 · Ludmilla Tourischeva, the Ukrainian-born Soviet gymnast, was a revolutionary athlete of her time who left an indelible mark on the world of gymnastics. Born on October 7, 1952, in Grozny, Russia, Ludmilla was a skilled gymnast who trained tirelessly to achieve success.
Ludmilla Ivanovna Tourischeva (Russian: Людми́ла Ива́новна Тури́щева; also transliterated as Ludmilla Turischeva, Ludmilla Tourischcheva, and Ljudmila Turichtchieva, born 7 October 1952) is a Russian former gymnast. She won nine Olympic medals for the Soviet Union.
LUDMILLA TOURISCHEVA, 9-time Olympic Medalist and 4-time World Champion, was known for her classic elegance and style. She competed on three consecutive Olympic teams for the Soviet Union: Mexico City in 1968, Munich in 1972 and Montreal in 1976.
As a gymnast who dominated the international scene in the 1970s, she left a lasting impact on the sport that is still felt today. Her innovative routines and impeccable technique set a new standard for excellence in gymnastics, inspiring generations of athletes to push the boundaries of what was thought possible.
Watch now the emotional return to the scene of their gold medal wins of Ludmilla Tourischeva and Karin Janz – artistic gymnastics - Dave Wottle – athletics – and Valeriy Borzov – 100m & 200m.
