Svetlana Boginskaya

Quick Facts

Full Name	Svetlana Boginskaya
Occupation	Gymnast
Date Of Birth	Feb 9, 1973(1973-02-09)
Age	51
Birthplace	Minsk
Country	Belarus
Horoscope	Aquarius

Svetlana Boginskaya Biography

Svetlana Boginskaya is one of the most popular and richest Gymnast who was born on February 9, 1973 in Minsk, Belarus. Belarusian/Soviet gymnast who took home three gold medals. He was known as”the Belarusian Swan and the Goddess of Gymnastics.

She beat Shannon Miller and the U.S. national team to take home Team silver during the 1992 Summer Olympics.

She won her first world medal, a bronze on balance beam, at the 1987 World Championships. She went on to compete in the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul, South Korea, where she won four medals: gold in the team competition, gold on vault, silver on floor, and bronze in the individual all-around.

Boginskaya’s floor routine at the 1988 Olympics was done to the music of Georges Bizet’s Carmen, and another routine she performed in parts of 1990 and 1991 was choreographed by the Bolshoi Ballet. Her uneven bars exercise included a signature giant to handstand with 180° split into a toe-on element. Commentators and reporters cited her height and slim stature as elements she used to her advantage through attention to posture and body alignment; meanwhile they also suggested that she relied more on execution and presentation than difficulty, though she did usually fulfill requirements and earn 10.0 start values. She frequently landed dismounts and vaults with her right foot placed slightly in front of her left, an intentional touch of artistry that also helped her stick landings.

She has two kids with her the husband William Yee.

Svetlana Boginskaya Net Worth

Svetlana Boginskaya is one of the richest Gymnast from Belarus. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Svetlana Boginskaya 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

She was a figure skater before becoming a gymnast at the age of six.

Also, she was a 5-time World Champion and nine-time European Champion.

Svetlana Leonidovna Boginskaya (Belarusian: Святлана Леанідаўна Багінская ; Russian: Светла́на Леони́довна Боги́нская ; born February 9, 1973) is a former artistic gymnast for the Soviet Union and Belarus. She is a three-time Olympic champion, with an individual gold medal on vault from the 1988 Summer Olympics and team gold medals from the 1988 and 1992 Summer Olympics.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Svetlana Boginskaya Dating?

According to our records, Svetlana Boginskaya married to William Yee. As of December 1, 2023, Svetlana Boginskaya’s is not dating anyone.

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In 1992, Boginskaya, then 19 years old, had a disappointing performance at the 1992 European Championships, falling on her final event, the floor exercise. She finished in fifth place, while her young teammate Tatiana Gutsu won the all-around title. Boginskaya won the balance beam title with a score of 9.95 and remained a favorite to win the all-around title at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain.

Facts & Trivia

Svetlana Ranked on the list of most popular Gymnast. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Belarus. Svetlana Boginskaya celebrates birthday on February 9 of every year.

Boginskaya has remained active in both the American and international gymnastics communities, and works as a consulting guest coach. In the early 2010s, she frequently supported former teammate Oksana Chusovitina, who competed well into her 40s and appeared on the competition floor as her coach. Living in Houston with her husband and two children, she runs several businesses, including an online gymnastics apparel retailer, a summer camp for gymnasts, and a pizzeria.

Top Facts about Svetlana Boginskaya

1. Svetlana Boginskaya is a retired Belarusian gymnast.
2. She won 6 Olympic medals, including 2 golds.
3. Boginskaya was known for her grace and elegance on the floor.
4. She competed in three consecutive Olympics (1988-1996).
5. In 1989, she became the first woman to win all-around titles at both European and World Championships in the same year.
6. Boginskaya was inducted into the International Gymnastics Hall of Fame in 2005.
7. She has been a judge and commentator for gymnastics competitions.
8. Boginskaya has also worked as a coach for young gymnasts.
9. Her daughter, Daria Spiridonova, is also a successful gymnast.
10. Boginskaya remains an icon of Belarusian sports history today.

What happened to Svetlana boginskaya?

She was inducted into the International Gymnastics Hall of Fame in 2005. After the 1992 Olympics, Boginskaya appeared alongside compatriot Vitaly Scherbo in the music video, “Revolution Earth,” by The B-52’s. Today Boginskaya lives in Houston, Texas with her husband and two children.

How old was Svetlana boginskaya at her last Olympics?

Next year, the 15-year-old gymnast was included in the USSR team at the Olympic Games in Seoul. At the Olympics, Svetlana Boginskaya snatched four medals: a gold in the team all-around event, a gold in the vault event, a silver in the floor exercise, and a bronze in the individual all-around event.

Who is Svetlana boginskaya husband?

William Yee

Who was the Russian Swan?

Svetlana Boginskaya
Alternative name(s)| Svyatlana Leanidaŭna Bahinskaya (Святлана Леанідаўна Багінская)
Nickname(s)| Belarusian Swan, Goddess of Gymnastics
Country represented| Belarus
Former countries represented| CIS ( Unified Team), Soviet Union

How tall is the Russian gymnast Svetlana?

5′ 5″