Ilienko, Natalia (1967–)
Ilienko, Natalia (1967–)
Russian gymnast. Name variations: Natalia Ilienko-Jarvis. Born Mar 26, 1967, in Alma Ata, Kazakhstan; m. Gary Jarvis (British coach).
Won a gold medal for floor exercises (1981) and team gold medals at World championships (1981, 1983); won a team silver medal for balance beam at Europeans (1981); coaches in England; was British Women's aerobics champion (1997, 1998).
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