Elizaveta Aleksandrovna Lugovskikh (Russian: Елизавета Александровна Луговских; born May 26, 2000, in Voronezh, Voronezh Oblast) is a Russian-Montenegrin individual rhythmic gymnast currently representing Montenegro at international competitions.[1]
| Elizaveta Lugovskikh | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Elizaveta Aleksandrovna Lugovskikh |
| Nickname(s) | Liza |
| Country represented |  Montenegro |
| Former countries represented |  Russia |
| Born | 26 May 2000 Voronezh, Russia |
| Hometown | Penza, Penza Oblast, Russia |
| Residence | Montenegro |
| Discipline | Rhythmic gymnastics |
| Level | senior elite |
| Years on national team | 2017-present |
| Club | Gimnasticki Klub Budva |
| Gym | Novogorsk |
| Head coach(es) | Vesna Radonić |
| Former coach(es) | Irina Viner, Tatiana Vasileva |
| Choreographer | Irina Zemzova |
Career edit
Lugovskikh debuted in the senior international scene at the 2017 Moscow Senior International tournament. She finished 17th in the all-around at the 2017 Russian Championships. On March 31-April 2, Lugovskikh won silver in the all-around at the 2017 Irina Deleanu Cup.[2] She then competed at tournament the "2017 Citta di Pesaro" where she won the all-around gold medal, she also qualified 2 apparatus finals taking gold in ribbon and ball.[3] On May 12-14, Lugovskikh competed in her first World Challenge Cup at the 2017 Portimao World Cup where she won silver in the all-around behind teammate Iuliia Bravikova, she qualified to all the apparatus finals taking gold in clubs, silver in ball, bronze in hoop and 4th in ribbon.[4] On June 23-25, Lugovskikh competed at the International Tournament of Holon finishing 5th in the all-around behind Mariya Trubach.
Moving to Montenegro edit
After the disappointing results at the 2021 Russian Championships (25th in All-around), Liza competed at multiple tournaments in Montenegro, competing for Budva Club. She eventually moved to Montenegro, where her father lives and was granted citizenship.[5]
On 22 July 2022, International Gymnastics Federation confirmed her change of nationality and allowed her to compete at official events under Montenegro flag.[6]
She represented Montenegro at the 2023 European Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan and placed 54th in All-around Qualifications. Later that year, she competed at the 2023 World Championships in Valencia, Spain, her first one. She finished on 60th place in All-around Qualifications.
References edit
- ^ "Executive Committee July 2022". FIG. Retrieved 5 January 2023.
- ^ "2017 Irina Deleanu All-around seniors" (PDF). Federacion Ginastica Romania. 2 April 2017.
- ^ "Елизавета Луговских покорила "Город Пезаро"". gimnastika.pro. 12 April 2017.
- ^ "Veinberg Filanovsky, Italy pick up three titles apiece in Portimao". International Federation of Gymnastics. 15 May 2017. Retrieved 15 May 2017.
- ^ "Russian gymnast-artist Elizaveta Lugovskih changed her citizenship – why is she now playing for Montenegro?". Retrieved 19 September 2023.
- ^ "Official News from the Executive Committee – July 2022". FIG. 22 July 2022.
External links edit
- Elizaveta LUGOVSKIKH at the International Gymnastics Federation
- Elizaveta Lugovskikh profile (in Russian)
- Elizaveta Lugovskikh on Instagram
- Elizaveta Lugovskikh on VK
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