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Yulia Barsukova (Yulia Vladimirovna Barsukova) was born on 31 December, 1978 in Moscow, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union, is a Russian rhythmic gymnast 2000 Olympic champion. Discover Yulia Barsukova's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 45 years old?
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Yulia Vladimirovna Barsukova |
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45 years old |
Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn |
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31 December, 1978 |
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31 December |
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Moscow, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union |
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Russia
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She is a member of famous gymnast with the age 45 years old group.
Yulia Barsukova Height, Weight & Measurements
At 45 years old, Yulia Barsukova height is 170 cm and Weight 45 kg.
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170 cm |
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45 kg |
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Who Is Yulia Barsukova's Husband?
Her husband is Denis Samokhin
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Denis Samokhin |
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Yulia Barsukova Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Yulia Barsukova worth at the age of 45 years old? Yulia Barsukova’s income source is mostly from being a successful gymnast. She is from Russia. We have estimated Yulia Barsukova's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Under Review |
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Pending |
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Under Review |
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gymnast |
Yulia Barsukova Social Network
Timeline
Yulia Vladimirovna Barsukova (Ю́лия Влади́мировна Барсуко́ва, born 31 December 1978) is a Russian retired individual rhythmic gymnast.
She had her breakthrough in 1998.
She is the 2000 Olympic champion in the All-Around, the 2000 Grand Prix Final All-around champion, the 1999 World All-around bronze medalist, 2000 European All-around bronze medalist and 1999 Grand Prix Final All-around bronze medalist.
Barsukova began figure skating at age five in the Izmaylovo District of Moscow where she lived.
When she was eight years old, she passed a sports club and saw girls practicing rhythmic gymnastics through the window.
Her father soon enrolled her in the sport.
After three years, she moved to Tagansky District high school's rhythmic gymnastics department.
Barsukova was coached by Vera Silaeva until she was sixteen, when Silaeva took her student to Russia's head coach, Irina Viner.
Viner was unimpressed initially but accepted her at the urging of Russia's national team choreographer, Veronica Shatkova.
Barsukova began competing at international competitions following the coaching change.
Barsukova considered quitting rhythmic gymnastics until Viner persuaded her to stay and be patient.
She won gold in hoop at the 2000 World Cup Final in Glasgow and then gold at the 2000 Sydney Olympics after a hoop fumble by then-World champion, Alina Kabaeva.
She was the 2000 European All-around bronze medalist and won the rope final at the 2000 European Championships (9.983).
She retired from competition following the 2000 Aeon Cup.
She has participated in Russia's Channel One project "Stars on Ice".
Barsukova was married to Denis Samokhin, a Russian former ice dancer, in 2008 they had a son, Nikita, but they eventually divorced.
She was the oldest Olympic champion in rhythmic gymnastics—21 years, 8 months and 27 days—until fellow Russian Evgenia Kanaeva won her second gold medal at London 2012 being aged 22 years, 4 months and 7 days.
After the Olympics, Barsukova won the all-around title at the Grand Prix Final in Deventer where she also won gold in ball, rope and ribbon final.
During an event dedicated to the 15th anniversary of Ballet Magazine, Barsukova performed along with the stars of the theater.
She performed her "Dying Swan" ball routine and received the unofficial title of Miss Bolshoi Theater.
Barsukova won many rhythmic gymnastics titles after her emergence in major competitions as a second member of the Russian team.
On 15 February 2015, a star-studded gala was held in Russia for the 80th founding anniversary of Rhythmic Gymnastics.
The venue was held in the historical Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg.
Barsukova has a son, Daniil, born in 2017.