Gymnastics· Soviet Union
Larisa Latynina
Larisa Semyonovna Latynina is a Russian former artistic gymnast.
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Achievements
- Order of Lenin
- Order of Honour
- Order of the Badge of Honour
- Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 2nd class
- Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 3rd class
- Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 4th class
- Order of Friendship of Peoples
- Medal "Veteran of Labour"
Background
Larisa Semyonovna Latynina is a Russian former artistic gymnast. Between 1956 and 1964 she won 14 individual Olympic medals and four team medals for the Soviet Union. She holds the record for the most Olympic gold medals by a female gymnast, with nine. Her total of 18 Olympic medals was a record for 48 years. She held the record for individual event medals for over 52 years, winning 14. She is credited with helping to establish the Soviet Union as a dominant force in gymnastics.
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