Gymnast from Russia, born June 10th, 1983 in Fergana, Uzbekistan. Competed for the Russian National Team first starting as a junior in 1997 and then as a senior in 1999. Double medalist at the Olympic Games in 2000, winning a silver and bronze medal. In 2001 while competing on vault at the Russian National Championships, she tore three ligaments in her right knee requiring extensive surgery to repair. Attempted a comeback in 2002/2003 but failed to make the team. She retired in 2003.