Zamolodchikova, Elena (1982–)

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Zamolodchikova, Elena (1982–)

Russian gymnast. Name variations: Yelena Zamolodtchikova. Born Sept 19, 1982, in Moscow, Russia.

At World championships, won a gold medal for vault, silver for team all-around, and bronze for all-around (1999) and gold medal for vault (2002); at European championships, won a gold medal for team all-around, silver for all-around and vault, and bronze for beam (2000); at Sydney Olympics, won a gold medal for vault and floor exercises and silver for team all-around (2000); won Visa Cup and Russian nationals (2001); won a bronze medal for team all-around at Athens Olympics (2004).

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