Larisa Latynina
- January 10, 2024
- Gymnast
Quick Facts
Larisa Latynina Biography
| Name | Larisa Latynina |
| Birthday | Dec 27 |
| Birth Year | 1934 |
| Place Of Birth | Russia |
| Birth Country | Russia |
| Birth Sign | Capricorn |
| Parents | Semyon Diriy, Pelaheia Barabaniuk |
| Spouse | Yuri Izrailovich Feldman |
| Children(s) | Tatyana Latynina |
Larisa Latynina is one of the most popular and richest Gymnast who was born on December 27, 1934 in Russia, Russia. Soviet gymnast who won 14 Olympic medals, including 9 golds over 3 different Olympics. Her medal total was surpassed only by Michael Phelps.
She won gold at the 1964 Olympics while boxer Joe Frazier also took home the gold.
She is the daughter of Pelageya Anisimovna Barabamyuk and Semyon Andreevich Diriy.
Larisa Latynina Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Gymnast |
| House | Living in own house. |
Larisa Latynina is one of the richest Gymnast from Russia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Larisa Latynina 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
She made her international debut in 1954 at the Rome World Championships, winning the gold medal in team competition.
She had her most successful Olympic event in 1956, winning a total of 6 medals, 4 of which were golds.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 5 ft 3 in |
Larisa Latynina height 5 ft 3 in Larisa weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Larisa Latynina Dating?
According to our records, Larisa Latynina married to Yuri Izrailovich Feldman. As of December 1, 2023, Larisa Latynina’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Larisa Ranked on the list of most popular Gymnast. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Russia. Larisa Latynina celebrates birthday on December 27 of every year.
Top Facts about Larisa Latynina
- Larisa Latynina won 18 Olympic medals in gymnastics.
- She competed in three Olympics (1956, 1960, and 1964).
- Latynina holds the record for most Olympic medals by a woman.
- She won nine gold medals at the Olympics.
- Latynina also won 14 world championship medals.
- She was born on December 27, 1934 in Kherson Oblast, Ukraine.
- Latynina retired from gymnastics at age 30.
- After retiring, she became a coach and judge for gymnastics.
- In total, she won over 100 international titles during her career.
- Latynina was awarded the Order of Lenin four times for her achievements in sports.
Who is the most decorated gymnast of all time?
World Artistic Gymnastics Championships American gymnast Simone Biles holds the record for the most World Championship medals (25), as well as the most gold medals (19) in World Championship history for an athlete of either sex.
Was Larisa Latynina an orphan?
Born in Kherson, Ukraine in 1934, Latynina, who began her gymnastic career under her maiden name, Dirii, initially dreamed of becoming a ballet dancer, but her childhood was difficult. Deeply affected by years of poverty, World War II, and its aftermath, Latynina was also an orphan.
Who was the first female to win an Olympic gold medal?
Hélène de Pourtalès (born in New York City as Helen Barbey) was a Swiss sailor on the boat Lérina, which won the gold medal in the first race of the 1-2 ton class (which was part of the Olympic program) and silver medal in the second race of 1-2 ton class (part of the Expo program).
Which lady won most Olympic medal?
The most Olympic medals won by a woman is eighteen by gymnast Larisa Semyonovna Latynina (USSR), nine gold, five silver and four bronze, 1956–64.
Who is the most famous female gymnast of all time?
- 1) Olga Korbut the definition of art in gymnastics. …
- 2) Nadia Comaneci, the iconic first perfect 10. …
- 3) Shannon Miller And The Magnificent Seven. …
- 4) Gabby Douglas an inspiration for a new generation of girls. …
- 5) Svetlana Khorkina, a truly unique artist.