Svetlana Goundarenko

January 10, 2024
Judoka

Quick Facts

Svetlana Goundarenko
Full Name Svetlana Goundarenko
Occupation Judoka
Date Of Birth Jun 23, 1969(1969-06-23)
Age 55
Birthplace Chelyabinsk
Country Russia
Birth City Chelyabinsk Oblast
Horoscope Gemini

Svetlana Goundarenko Biography

Name Svetlana Goundarenko
Birthday Jun 23
Birth Year 1969
Place Of Birth Chelyabinsk
Home Town Chelyabinsk Oblast
Birth Country Russia
Birth Sign Gemini

Svetlana Goundarenko is one of the most popular and richest Judoka who was born on June 23, 1969 in Chelyabinsk, Chelyabinsk Oblast, Russia. Svetlana Goundarenko (born on June 23rd on the 23rd of June, 1969) is an Russian professional wrestler, judoka as well as mixed martial artist recognized for her work in Japan. The first female pioneer in female MMA her name is regarded by some as among the earliest elite fighters.

Goundarenko made her MMA debut with the Japanese Joshi promotional Ladies Legends Pro Wrestling as part of the special event L-1 on the 18th of July

  1. It was the first mixed martial arts competition for women in the history of. With a huge advantage in size over the rest of the competitors, Svetlana was considered a top contender to be the winner.

Goundarenko was back at LLPW 10 October 1995 to wrestle another match against Shinobu Kandori. The judoka hit Shinobu with ura nage , and attempted to crush her in behind, however, the professional wrestler managed to get away. In the next round, after securing the hip throw as well as an attempt at kata guruma, Kandori took her back and slammed her into a guillotine lock that forced Goundarenko into submission to victory. The fight is believed to be a ‘work.

Svetlana Goundarenko Net Worth

Net Worth $5 Million
Source Of Income Judoka
House Living in own house.

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

She was a participant at the 1988 World Judo Championships in +72kg and finished in the fifth spot. She took home her first European Championships, but her participation in the 1992 Summer Olympics was less successful and she lost via ouchi to Nathalie Lupino in the quarterfinals and also to Beata Maksymow via koka in the reserve match and finishing seventh. The following year, she finished third at the World Championships, but she was back to win her first Russian champion in 1994. 1995 proved to be an equally successful year since Goundarenko was crowned her first European Champioships again, but she finished fifth at the World Championships. She was retired in 1999 after her wedding, she established a pub, and then became a judo instructor and an extra-large model.

in 1991 Goundarenko began her journey into the world of Joshi Puroresu with Japanese professional wrestling organization Frontier Martial Arts Wrestling. Her debut as a monster heel and made her first appearance on the 13th of September beating Keiko Iwami, and Rie Nakamura, in a handicap contest, and she continued to win matches throughout the month, both in the handicap and single matches. Goundarenko made an appearance on the FMW 2nd anniversary Show on September 23rd beating local superstar Megumi Kudo with an armbar in an “Different Style Fight”. After a brief partnership together with Kudo in a fight against Erika Tsuchiya, and Combat Toyoda, Goundarenko formed tag team along with Chris Cruise Christopher, continuing her winning streak through December. Her final fight with FMW on the 24th of May 1992, when the streak was ended by Toyoda.

In December 5, 2000, Goundarenko participated on another tournament, ReMix World Cup. Now fighting without her gi, Goundarenko faced her first opponent, professional wrestler Kyoko Inoue. The judoka dominated the stand-up with judo throws and reversals, while Inoue attempted pro wrestling charges off the ropes and managed to bring Goundarenko down with a single leg takedown, though to no avail. Inoue also gained a yellow card by illegally biting Goundarenko after receiving an ura nage. Svetlana then proceeded to throw her and win by neck crank from kesa-gatame.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Height 6 ft 3 in

Svetlana Goundarenko height 6 ft 3 in Svetlana weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Svetlana Goundarenko Dating?

According to our records, Svetlana Goundarenko is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Svetlana Goundarenko’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Svetlana Ranked on the list of most popular Judoka. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Russia. Svetlana Goundarenko celebrates birthday on June 23 of every year.

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