Polina Sergeyevna Orlova (Russian: Полина Сергеевна Орлова; born (2002-12-24)24 December 2002) is a Russian group rhythmic gymnast. She is the 2021 World Group All-around champion.

Polina Sergeevna Orlova
Country represented Russia
Born (2002-12-24) 24 December 2002 (age 21)
Pushkino, Russia
DisciplineRhythmic gymnastics
LevelSenior International Elite
Years on national team2018-
Head coach(es)Irina Viner, Olga Nazarova [1]
Medal record
Group Rhythmic Gymnastics
Representing RGF
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2021 Kitakyushu Team
Gold medal – first place 2021 Kitakyushu Group All-around
Gold medal – first place 2021 Kitakyushu 5 Balls
Silver medal – second place 2021 Kitakyushu 3 Hoops + 4 Clubs

Career

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She started training rhythmic gymnastics at age four in her hometown Pushkino, Moscow.

She competed at several international tournaments as individual and switched to group in 2020. After being in reserve team, she was selected to compete at the 2021 World Championships as a member of Russian national group. Together with Alisa Tishchenko, Anastasia Bliznyuk, Angelina Shkatova and Maria Tolkacheva, she won gold medals in Group All-around and Team event.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Polina Orlova/Coaches". fig. Retrieved 2021-10-29.
  2. ^ "Россиянки выиграли, несмотря на потерю. Реванш групповичек состоялся" (in Russian). 2021-10-29.
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