Tatiana Groshkova

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Tatiana Groshkova
Nickname(s)Tanya
Country represented Russia
Former countries represented Soviet Union
Born (1973-12-16) December 16, 1973 (age 48)
HometownMoscow
DisciplineArtistic Gymnastics
LevelSenior International
GymMoscow Dynamo, Round Lake
Former coach(es)Elvira Saadi
Retired1991
Medal record
European Championships
Silver medal – second place 1990 Athens Floor Exercise

Tatiana Groshkova (born December 16, 1973)[1] is a retired elite female gymnast who competed for the U.S.S.R. women's artistic gymnastics team from the mid-1980s to the early 1990s.[2]

Beginning at age 6, Groshkova trained under Olympic-gymnast-turned-coach Elvira Saadi at the Moscow Dynamo Club,[3] which is the gym where 2000 Sydney Olympics floor and vault champion Elena Zamolodchikova later trained.[4]

In 1986, Groshkova placed third all-around and earned a share of the U.S.S.R team gold metal at the Junior GDR-USSR Dual Meet.[5]

At the 1989 U.S.S.R. championships, Groshkova placed 3rd in the all-around, and at the 1989 Tokyo Cup she won floor exercise. She placed second on floor and 10th all-around at the 1990 European Championships. Also in 1990, Groshkova won the all-around at the Trophee Massilia and the Avignon International.[6]

The major skills in her repertoire included a double full in[7] (being one of the only women to ever do this) and double layout[8] on floor; a Comaneci and full-in dismount on uneven bars;[9] and a combination back handspring to full-twisting backflip, along with a full-in dismount[10] on balance beam.

References[]

  1. ^ "Tatiana Groshkova (USSR)". Factsheet. Gymn-Forum. 3 January 2007. Retrieved 27 August 2011.
  2. ^ "Honored Inductees: Elvira Saadi, Uzbekistan". Article. International Gymnastics Hall of Fame. Archived from the original on 14 June 2009. Retrieved 27 August 2011.
  3. ^ Zaglada, Vladimir (2010). One Coach's Journey from East to West. Book. ArthurHouse.
  4. ^ "Yelena Zamolodchikova". Results. SR/Olympic Sports. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 28 August 2011.
  5. ^ "Tatiana Groshkova (USSR)". Factsheet. Gymn-Forum. 3 January 2007. Retrieved 27 August 2011.
  6. ^ "Tatiana Groshskova (URS), a Personal Favorite". Article. gym.ca. 18 December 1999. Retrieved 27 August 2011.
  7. ^ "Unsung Heroes: Tatiana Groshkova & Aleftina Priakhina". Article. Gymbits. 1 March 2011. Retrieved 27 August 2011.
  8. ^ "Tatiana Groshkova FX - USSRvUSA 1990". video. YouTube. 25 November 2006. Retrieved 27 August 2011.
  9. ^ "Tatyana Groshkova UB 1989 Chunichi Cup AA". video. YouTube. 3 August 2006. Retrieved 28 August 2011.
  10. ^ "Unsung Heroes: Tatiana Groshkova & Aleftina Priakhina". Article. Gymbits. 1 March 2011. Retrieved 27 August 2011.
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