Soviet rhythmic gymnast
Elina Leontiivna Khozlu (Ukrainian: Еліна Леонтіївна Хозлу, born 1971) is a Soviet female rhythmic gymnast.[1]
Career
Elina trained in Deriugins School with head coach Albina Deriugina.[2]
In 1986, Elina competed at the Debrecen Grand Prix, where she finished 6th in ball and ribbon, and 8th in all-around and clubs.[3]
In 1988, she competed at the European Championships in Helsinki, winning silver in the all-around and with 6 balls as well as gold with 3 hoops and 3 ribbons.[4][5]
The following year, at the World Championships in Sarajevo, the Soviet group won gold with 3 hoops and 3 ribbons, silver in the all-around and with 6 clubs.[6][7][8]
In 1990, she received an honor of Master of Sports of the USSR of international class.[1]
In 1992, Khozlu gratulated from National University of Ukraine on Physical Education and Sport in Kyiv.[1]
She is currently a coach of rhythmic gymnastics in Deriugins School.[9] Khozlu was a first coach of Taisiia Onofriichuk, the 2024 European hoop bronze medalist and the 2023 Junior World clubs silver medalist.[10]
In 2021, Khozlu was awarded with the title of "Honored Labour of Physical Culture of Ukraine" by Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyi.[11]
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