Belarusian rhythmic gymnast
| Inna Zhukova |
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 Inna Zhukova winning silver at 2008 Beijing Olympics |
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| Full name | Inna Ivanovna Zhukova |
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| Country represented |  Belarus |
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| Born | (1986-09-06) September 6, 1986 (age 37)
Krasnodar, Soviet Union |
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| Hometown | Minsk |
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| Height | 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) |
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| Weight | 44 kg (97 lb) |
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| Discipline | Rhythmic gymnastics |
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| Head coach(es) | Irina Leparskaya |
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| Assistant coach(es) | Natalia Shmakova |
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| Choreographer | Halina Ryzhankova |
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Inna Zhukova (Belarusian: Іна Іванаўна Жукава; Russian: Инна Ивановна Жукова: Inna Ivanovna Zhukova, born on September 6, 1986, in Krasnodar, Soviet Union) is a Belarusian individual rhythmic gymnast. She is the 2008 Olympics individual all-around silver medalist and 2006 Grand Prix Final all-around bronze medalist.
Biography
Early Career
Zhukova started rhythmic gymnastics in 1990 at age 4. Originally, she trained in Russia, but she was invited to train in Belarus with the coach Irina Leparskaya, who has trained many prominent gymnasts.
Zhukova made her international debut in 2001.
Athens Olympics
At the 2004 Athens Olympics she came 7th in the All-Around competition with a total score of 100.575 (Hoop 25.00, Ball 25.300, Clubs 25.200, Ribbon 25.075).
Post-Athens
At the 2007 World Championships in Patras, Greece Zhukova placed 4th in the all-around and won the bronze medal in the rope finals. Belarus finished second in the team competition, so Zhukova and her teammates were awarded team silver.[1]
Beijing Olympics
At the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Zhukova placed fourth in qualifications with a score of 70.950.[2] She advanced to the finals and won the all-around silver medal with a score of 71.925.[3]
Post-Beijing: Retirement
After the Beijing 2008 she decided to finish her active competitive career. Zhukova is no longer an active competitor in world class rhythmic gymnastics, except to give occasional gala exhibitions (e.g. at LA Lights in Feb, 2009). it is reported that Zhukova is working for an insurance company in Belarus. As of now, Zhukova has become a coach.
