Natalia Zuyeva

Natalia Vladimirovna Zuyeva (Russian: Наталья Владимировна Зуева, born October 10, 1988) is a Russian rhythmic gymnast. She is the 2008 Olympic champion in the group all-around.

Natalia Zuyeva
Full nameNatalia Vladimirovna Zuyeva
Country represented Russia
Born (1988-10-10) October 10, 1988
Belgorod, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
Height177 cm (5 ft 10 in)
DisciplineRhythmic gymnastics
Retiredyes
Medal record
Representing  Russia
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place2008 BeijingGroup All-around
World Championships
Gold medal – first place2007 PatrasGroup All-around
Gold medal – first place2007 Patras5 Ropes
Gold medal – first place2007 Patras3 Hoops + 2 Clubs
European Championships
Gold medal – first place2006 MoscowGroup All-around
Gold medal – first place2006 Moscow5 Ribbons
Gold medal – first place2006 Moscow3 Hoops + 2 Clubs
Gold medal – first place2008 TorinoGroup All-around
Gold medal – first place2008 Torino3 Hoops + 2 Clubs

Career

Zuyeva won gold in the group all-around at the 2006 European Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships in Moscow. She then won gold medals at the 2007 World Championships in Patras, Greece[1] and the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China.[2]

Zuyeva has also competed in Latin dance competitions in Russia and northern Europe.[3]

Personal life

Zuyeva lives in Belgorod.

Detailed Olympic results
Year Competition Description Location Music [4] Apparatus Score-Final Score-Qualifying
2008 Olympics Beijing Group All-around 35.550 34.700
Ganesh / Famous music from Bombay Dreams by A. R. Rahman 5 Ropes 17.750 17.000
Guerrileros / Ange et Demon by Maxime Rodriguez 3 Hoops / 2 Clubs 17.800 17.700

References
  1. "2007 World Championships – Patras, Greece – Gymnastics" (Retrieved on August 24th, 2008)
  2. "2008 Summer Olympics – Beijing, China – Gymnastics" http://en.beijing2008.cn/ (Retrieved on August 24th, 2008)
  3. Zuyeva's dancing profile http://dancesportinfo.net(Retrieved on August 24th, 2008)
  4. "Russia Group RG music list". rgforum.


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