Maria Savenkov

Maria Savenkov
Alternative name(s)מריה סבנקוב
Born (1988-08-02) August 2, 1988 (age 36)
Volgograd, Russia
Height5 ft 7 in (171 cm)
Gymnastics career
DisciplineRhythmic gymnastics
Country representedIsrael

Maria Savenkov (born August 2, 1988) is an Israeli Olympic rhythmic gymnast.[1]

Biography

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Savenkov is Jewish, and was born in Volgograd, Russia.[2]

She and her teammates placed 6th in the finals on behalf of Israel at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China, as a part of the Israeli National Rhythmic Gymnastic Team.[1][3]

She and her Israeli teammates placed 5th in the 2009 World Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships in both Hoops and All-Around in Mie, Japan.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Maria Savenkov Biography and Olympic Results". Sports-reference.com. May 1, 1989. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved November 12, 2011.
  2. ^ "Jews in the Olympics: 63 Athletes, 7 Countries". Jewishinstlouis.org. Archived from the original on April 7, 2012. Retrieved November 12, 2011.
  3. ^ "Rhythmic gymnastics team ranks 6th". Ynetnews. June 20, 1995. Retrieved November 12, 2011.
  4. ^ "World Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships; Mie (Japan) from 8th September to 13th September 2009". the-sports.org. Retrieved November 12, 2011.
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