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.
Larisa Latynina
Athlete
Notable For
Russian gymnast
Larisa Latynina's Historical Timeline
Larisa Latynina is born
Larisa Latynina, Russian athlete, known for russian gymnast, was born on 1935-12-27. Larisa Semyonovna Latynina is a Russian former artistic gymnast.
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- When was Larisa Latynina born?
- Larisa Latynina was born on 1935-12-27 (Russian).
- What is Larisa Latynina known for?
- Russian gymnast
- What historical events involved Larisa Latynina?
- Larisa Latynina was involved in 1 recorded historical event, including Larisa Latynina is born.