Nataliya Lavrova
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Female |
| Full name | Nataliya Aleksandrovna•Lavrova |
| Used name | Nataliya•Lavrova |
| Original name | Наталья Александровна•Лаврова |
| Born | 4 August 1984 in Penza, Penza (RUS) |
| Died | 23 April 2010 in near Krivozerye, Penza (RUS) |
| Measurements | 175 cm / 57 kg |
| Affiliations | Dynamo Penza, Penza (RUS) |
| NOC |  Russian Federation |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 2 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 2 |
Biography
In addition to her two Olympic gold medals, Nataliya Lavrova was a four-time world champion in group competition, in 1999, 2002, 2003, and 2005. She also was European Champion in group in 2001. Lavrova began rhythmic gymnastics in 1989 with the Dynamo club in her hometown of Penza. She retired from competition in 2005 and became coach of the Russian national team. Lavrova was killed instantly in a head-on car accident while riding in a car driven by her sister, who was also killed.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Summer Olympics | Rhythmic Gymnastics (Gymnastics) | RUS |
Nataliya Lavrova | |||
| Group, Women (Olympic) | Russian Federation | 1 | Gold | |||
| 2004 Summer Olympics | Rhythmic Gymnastics (Gymnastics) | RUS |
Nataliya Lavrova | |||
| Group, Women (Olympic) | Russian Federation | 1 | Gold |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Died in Motor Vehicle Accidents (Boat/Car/Motorcycle/Train) (Died in a head-on car accident while riding in a car driven by her sister, who was also killed.)