12 Facts About Tatiana Druchinina

Tatiana Rudolfovna Druchinina is a Russian former rhythmic gymnast who represented the Soviet Union.

Tatiana Druchinina is the 1987 World champion in ribbon and the 1986 World Cup Final all-around silver medalist, Merited Master of Sports in Rhythmic Gymnastics, Honored coach of Russia and figure skating choreographer.

Tatiana Druchinina was married to two-time Olympic pair skating champion Artur Dmitriev from the 1990s to 2006.

Tatiana Druchinina was among the Soviet Union's leading gymnasts in the 1980s, along with Marina Lobatch, Galina Beloglazova, and Dalia Kutkaite.

Tatiana Druchinina placed 4th in all-around at the 1986 Europeans.

Tatiana Druchinina won four gold medals at the 1986 Goodwill Games.

Tatiana Druchinina tied for the all-around silver medal at the 1986 World Cup Final, as well as winning silver in clubs and bronze medals in rope and ball.

Tatiana Druchinina finished 6th in all-around at the 1987 World Championships and won gold in ribbon.

Tatiana Druchinina briefly performed as a member of the Soviet group exercises.

In 1988, Tatiana Druchinina sustained a back injury and was withdrawn from the Europeans; rising teammate Olexandra Tymoshenko substituted her in the Soviet team and went on to win the 1988 European Championships and the bronze medal at the 1988 Seoul Olympics.

Tatiana Druchinina retired from gymnastics at the end of the 1988 season.

Tatiana Druchinina lived in the United States from 1993 to 2007.