Irina Baraksanova (born July 4, 1969, in Tashkent, Uzbek SSR, Soviet Union) is a former Soviet gymnast known fur her participation in international competitions durin the 1980s.[1]
She initiatit her gymnastics journey under the guidance o Valentina Borisova at the Spartak Club an latir progressed tae trainin in Moscow at the Central Army Sports Club wi Viktor Razumovsky.[2]
Baraksanova experienced success in baith junior an senior levels o gymnastics competition. She demonstratit her early potential by securin victory in the junior USSR Championships in 1979, leadin tae her recognition as a candidate fur the title o master o sport.[3]
Baraksanova's senior international debut wis marked by strong performances. She won the all-aroond title at the Junior European Championships in 1984. [4]In the same year, she delivered notable results at various international meets, includin the Tokyo Cup and the Moscow News, showcasin her skills in the vault an flair exercise.[3]
Her career peakt in 1985 when she wis pairt o the Soviet team that won gold in the team competition at the World Championships in Montreal.[4] She also secured individual honors throughoot her career, wi victories an medals in the uneven bairs, balance beam, an flairr exercise.[5]
In 1984, Baraksanova wis named to the Soviet Olympic team bit wis unable tae compete due tae the Soviet-led boycott o the Los Angeles Olympic Games.[1] Additionally, although she qualified fur the all-aroond at the 1985 World Championships, she didnae compete in the event.[3]
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