Sofia Muratova

Russian gymnast Olympic champion

Sofia Muratova - Russian gymnast Olympic champion
Born

July 13th, 1929
95 years ago

Died

2006
19 years ago — 77 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Russia

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Achieved success as a leading gymnast representing the Soviet Union. Competed in the 1952 Helsinki Olympics, where secured a gold medal in the team all-around event. Contributed to the growth of gymnastics as a competitive sport in the USSR through various national and international competitions.

Won gold medal in the team all-around at the 1952 Olympics

Competed in multiple World Championships

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