Russian rhythmic gymnast (1961–2024)
Elena Karpushenko |
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Born | (1961-05-26)26 May 1961
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Died | 23 April 2024(2024-04-23) (aged 62) |
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Occupation | Rhythmic gymnastics coach |
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Known for | Russian rhythmic gymnastics trainer in the Olympic reserve school for rhythmic gymnastics and in Novogorsk |
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Elena Lvovna Karpushenko (Russian: Елена Львовна Карпушенко; 26 May 1961 – 23 April 2024) was a Russian honored Master of Sports coach in rhythmic gymnastics.
Coaching career
Karpushenko was the personal coach of three-time World all-around champion and World record holder Yana Kudryavtseva. She was introduced by a swimming coach, who was friends with the Kudryavtsev family to their daughter, Yana. Karpushenko was the trainer of Kudryavtseva from when she started rhythmic gymnastics.[1]
Personal life and death
Karpushenko was born in Moscow, RSFSR, USSR on 26 May 1961,[2] and died on 23 April 2024, at the age of 62.[3]
Notable trainees
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