Burda, Lyubov (1953–)
Burda, Lyubov (1953–)
Soviet gymnast. Born April 11, 1953, in Voronezh, Russia; m. Nikolai Andrianov (gymnast, sep.); children: sons Dmitri and Sergei Andrianov (gymnast).
Placed 3rd all-around (1967) and 1st all-around (1971) at the USSR Spartakiade; placed 1st all-around at USSR nationals (1969, 1970); placed 1st for team all-around and 3rd on vault (tie) at World championships (1970); won 1st all-around at Chunichi Cup (1970); won Olympic gold medals in team all-around at Mexico City (1968) and Munich (1972); at the World University Games, placed 2nd for all-around, vault, uneven bars, and balance beam, and 3rd for floor exercises. Inducted into the International Gymnastics Hall of Fame (2001).
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