Ilyina, Vera (1974–)
Ilyina, Vera (1974–)
Russian diver. Name variations: Vera Ilina. Born Feb 20, 1974, in Moscow, Russia; attended University of Texas.
Won European championship (1995); with Yulia Pakhalina, won a gold medal for 3-meter synchronized springboard diving at Sydney Olympics (2000); with Yulia Pakhalina, won a silver medal for 3-meter synchronized springboard at Athens Olympics (2004).
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