Elena Tomas (Russian: Елена Томас; born 11 January 1961 in Moscow) is a former individual rhythmic gymnast who competed for the Soviet Union. She is the 1979 World All-around silver medalist.

Elena Tomas
Country represented Soviet Union
Born (1961-01-11) January 11, 1961 (age 63)
Moscow
DisciplineRhythmic gymnastics
Medal record
Representing  Soviet Union
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 1979 London Ribbon
Silver medal – second place 1979 London All-around
Silver medal – second place 1979 London Rope
European Championships
Silver medal – second place 1980 Amsterdam Rope
USSR Cup
Gold medal – first place 1980 Tbilisi Clubs
Silver medal – second place 1980 Tbilisi Hoop
Silver medal – second place 1980 Tbilisi Ribbon
Silver medal – second place 1981 Tallinn All-around
Bronze medal – third place 1980 Tbilisi All-around
Bronze medal – third place 1980 Tbilisi Rope

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Tomas made her breakthrough amongst the many Soviet rhythmic gymnasts of her time in 1979 when she competed at the 1979 World Championships. She won silver in All-around, gold in Ribbon and another silver in Rope. She repeated her success in 1980 at the European Championships and Soviet Championships.

Tomas lives and coaches in Spain.

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