Kristina Guiourova

Kristina Guiourova (Bulgarian: Кристина Гюрова; born 17 February 1959 in Sofia, Bulgaria) is a former individual Bulgarian rhythmic gymnast. She is the 1977 World All-around bronze medalist as well as the 1979 World champion with rope and a vice-world champion with ribbon.

Kristina Guiourova
Alternative name(s)Kristina Guyurova
Country represented Bulgaria
Born (1959-02-17) 17 February 1959
Sofia, Bulgaria
HometownSofia, Bulgaria
ResidenceItaly
DisciplineRhythmic gymnastics
Retiredyes
Medal record
Representing  Bulgaria
World Championships
1979 LondonRope
1979 LondonRibbon
1977 BaselAll-around
1977 BaselHoop
European Championships
1978 MadridRope

Career

In 1977, Guiourova competed at the 1977 World Championships and won bronze medals in the all-around and hoop. She repeated her success at the 1979 World Championships in London include a gold in rope and silver in ribbon.[1]

She left her native Bulgaria for Italy where she got married. She has a daughter Julieta Cantaluppi who was also a Rhythmic gymnast but competed for Italy and the two of them began coaching there, as they coaches the Italian national team as well. Now Julieta Cantaluppi trains the Israel national team.

References

  1. "Kristina Guiourova". the-sports.org. Archived from the original on 2014-09-12. Retrieved 2014-09-12.
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