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Larisa Semyonovna Latynina (Russian: Лариса Семёновна Латынина, née Diriy, Дирий; born 27 December 1934) is a former Soviet artistic gymnast. Between 1956 and 1964 she won 14 individual Olympic medals and four team medals.
Larisa Latynina, Soviet gymnast who was the first woman athlete to win nine Olympic gold medals and was one of the most decorated competitors in the history of the Games. Her record of 18 career Olympic medals stood until 2012, when it was surpassed by American swimmer Michael Phelps.
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Learn about the life and achievements of Larisa Latynina, the most decorated Olympian for 48 years, who won 18 medals in three Games. Discover how she combined elegance, artistry and determination in gymnastics and ballet, and how she reacted to being overtaken by Michael Phelps.
📲 Subscribe to @olympics: http://oly.ch/Subscribe Legendary Olympic gymnast Larissa Latynina dominated her sport, collecting a record-breaking 18 medal hau...
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Learn about Larisa LATYNINA, the legendary Soviet gymnast who won nine Olympic gold medals and set several records. Explore her biography, achievements, videos and latest news on the official Olympic website.
Latynina signs off with six gymnastics medals. The Soviet gymnast Larisa Latynina arrived in Helsinki with a considerable burden on her slender shoulders. The world expected her to set records that would stand for many years, and she did not disappoint.
Learn about Larisa Latynina, the Soviet gymnast who won 18 medals in three Olympic Games from 1956 to 1964. She holds the record for the most medals by any female athlete in Olympic history.
