Elena Tomas (russian: Елена Томас; born 11 January 1961 in
Moscow
Moscow ( , US chiefly ; rus, links=no, Москва, r=Moskva, p=mɐskˈva, a=Москва.ogg) is the capital and largest city of Russia. The city stands on the Moskva River in Central Russia, with a population estimated at 13.0 million ...
) is a former individual
rhythmic gymnast
Rhythmic gymnastics is a sport in which gymnasts perform on a floor with an apparatus: hoop, ball, clubs, ribbon. The sport combines elements of gymnastics, dance and calisthenics; gymnasts must be strong, flexible, agile, dexterous and co ...
who competed for the Soviet Union. She is the
1979 World All-around silver medalist.
Career
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.
External links
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Image Gallery from Ukraine RG
1961 births
Living people
Gymnasts from Moscow
Russian rhythmic gymnasts
Soviet rhythmic gymnasts
Medalists at the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships
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