Russian rhythmic gymnast (born 2000)
| Elizaveta Lugovskikh |
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| Full name | Elizaveta Aleksandrovna Lugovskikh |
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| Nickname(s) | Liza |
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| Born | (2000-05-26) 26 May 2000 (age 24)
Voronezh, Russia |
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| Hometown | Penza, Penza Oblast, Russia |
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| Residence | Montenegro |
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| Discipline | Rhythmic gymnastics |
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| Country represented |  Montenegro |
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| Years on national team | 2017-present |
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| Former countries represented |  Russia |
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| Level | senior elite |
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| Club | Gimnasticki Klub Budva |
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| Gym | Novogorsk |
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| Head coach(es) | Vesna Radonić |
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| Former coach(es) | Irina Viner, Tatiana Vasileva |
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| Choreographer | Irina Zemzova |
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Elizaveta Aleksandrovna Lugovskikh (Russian: Елизавета Александровна Луговских; born May 26, 2000) is a Russian-Montenegrin individual rhythmic gymnast currently representing Montenegro at international competitions.[1]
Career
Lugovskikh debuted in the senior international scene at the 2017 Moscow Senior International tournament. She finished 17th in the all-around at the 2017 Russian Championships. On March 31-April 2, Lugovskikh won silver in the all-around at the 2017 Irina Deleanu Cup.[2] She then competed at tournament the "2017 Citta di Pesaro" where she won the all-around gold medal, she also qualified 2 apparatus finals taking gold in ribbon and ball.[3] On May 12–14, Lugovskikh competed in her first World Challenge Cup at the 2017 Portimao World Cup where she won silver in the all-around behind teammate Iuliia Bravikova, she qualified to all the apparatus finals taking gold in clubs, silver in ball, bronze in hoop and 4th in ribbon.[4] On June 23–25, Lugovskikh competed at the International Tournament of Holon finishing 5th in the all-around behind Mariya Trubach.
Moving to Montenegro
After the disappointing results at the 2021 Russian Championships (25th in All-around), Liza competed at multiple tournaments in Montenegro, competing for Budva Club. She eventually moved to Montenegro, where her father lives and was granted citizenship.[5]
On 22 July 2022, International Gymnastics Federation confirmed her change of nationality and allowed her to compete at official events under Montenegro flag.[6]
She represented Montenegro at the 2023 European Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan and placed 54th in All-around Qualifications. Later that year, she competed at the 2023 World Championships in Valencia, Spain, her first one. She finished on 60th place in All-around Qualifications.
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