Marina Goliadkina
Russian synchronized swimmer
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Marina Sergeyevna Goliadkina (Russian: Марина Сергеевна Голядкина [mɐˈrʲinə ɡɐˈlʲatkʲɪnə]; Ukrainian: Марина Сергіївна Голядкіна, romanized: Maryna Serhiivna Holiadkina; born 13 June 1997) is a Ukrainian-born Russian synchronised swimmer. She won team gold medals at the 2020 Summer Olympics, and at all world and European championships between 2017 and 2020.[citation needed]
Goliadkina in 2021 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Marina Sergeevna Goliadkina |
| Nationality | Russian |
| Born | 13 June 1997[1] |
| Education | Moscow State Academy of Physical Education[1] |
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) |
| Weight | 51 kg (112 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country | Russia |
| Sport | Synchronised swimming |
| Coached by | Tatiana Pokrovskaya Anastasia Davydova[1] |
Medal record | |
Goliadkina was born in Donetsk, Ukraine, and between ages two and eight trained in rhythmic gymnastics. She then changed to synchronised swimming, and won a bronze medal at the 2013 World Aquatics Championships. She moved to Russia in August 2014 and received Russian citizenship in 2015.[2]
Goliadkina's elder sister Diana is a 2010 European champion in team modern pentathlon. Their mother is a former Soviet champion in swimming.[1]