11 Facts About Daria Kondakova

Daria Vladimirovna Kondakova is a Russian retired individual rhythmic gymnast.

Daria Kondakova is a three-time World all-around silver medalist, the 2010 European all-around silver medalist and two-time Grand Prix Final all-around silver medalist.

Daria Kondakova won gold at the 2006 European Junior Championships in ribbon as well as the junior team event.

Daria Kondakova briefly competed as a part of the Russian national group until 2008.

Daria Kondakova is a three-time World Championship silver medalist in all-around for three consecutive years, having won the silver medal in four individual apparatus in clubs, hoop, ribbon and ball.

In 2010, Daria Kondakova repeated her success as the all-around silver medalist for World Cup events in Pesaro and Portimao as well as in Grand Prix and international tournaments.

In 2012, Daria Kondakova opted to participate at the London test qualifications for the 2012 Summer Olympics, winning the qualifications event.

Daria Kondakova sustained a knee injury and was replaced by Alexandra Merkulova at the 2012 European Championships.

Daria Kondakova is not ready to compete at the World Cup.

Daria Kondakova retired from rhythmic gymnastics shortly after her knee surgery.

Daria Kondakova has begun working as coach following her retirement, as well as choreographing for routines and music.