Elena Lvovna Karpushenko (Russian: Елена Львовна Карпушенко; 26 May 1961 – 23 April 2024) was a Russian honored Master of Sports coach in rhythmic gymnastics.
Elena Karpushenko | |
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Елена Карпушенко | |
| Born | 26 May 1961 |
| Died | 23 April 2024 (aged 62) |
| Occupation | Rhythmic gymnastics coach |
| Known for | Russian rhythmic gymnastics trainer in the Olympic reserve school for rhythmic gymnastics and in Novogorsk |
Coaching career edit
Karpushenko was the personal coach of three-time World all-around champion and World record holder Yana Kudryavtseva. She was introduced by a swimming coach, who was friends with the Kudryavtsev family to their daughter, Yana. Karpushenko was the trainer of Kudryavtseva from when she started rhythmic gymnastics.[1]
Personal life and death edit
Karpushenko was born in Moscow, RSFSR, USSR on 26 May 1961,[2] and died on 23 April 2024, at the age of 62.[3]
Notable trainees edit
- Yana Kudryavtseva – 2016 Olympic silver medalist, Three-time World All-around champion, 2015 European Games champion.
- Alina Ermolova – 2016 European Junior Champion in rope.
- Tatiana Kurbakova – 2004 Olympics Gold medal in Group all around.
- Alexandra Ermakova – 2006 European Junior Champion in rope.
- Maria Pobedushkina - Member of the Russian Senior National Team
- Alexandra Borisova - Member of the Russian Junior Team
References edit
- ^ "Карпушенко: на такой успех не рассчитывали". Championat.
- ^ Елена Карпушенко. olympic.ru
- ^ "Не стало Е. Л. Карпушенко". VFRG. 23 April 2024. Retrieved 23 April 2024.
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