Elena Karpushenko
Elena Karpushenko | |
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| Born | May 26, 1961 |
| Occupation | Rhythmic Gymnastics coach |
| Known for | Russian rhythmic gymnastics trainer in the Olympic reserve school for rhythmic gymnastics and in Novogorsk |
Elena Lyubovna Karpushenko (Russian: Елена Львовна Карпушенко; born May 26, 1961[1] in Moscow, RSFSR, USSR) is an honored Master of Sports coach of Russia in Rhythmic gymnastics.
Coaching career
Karpushenko is the personal coach of three-time World all-around champion and Worlds record holder Yana Kudryavtseva. She was introduced by a swimming coach, who was friends with the Kudryavstev family to their daughter, Yana. Karpushenko has been the trainer of Kudryavtseva since she started rhythmic gymnastics.[2]
Notable trainees
- Yana Kudryavtseva - 2016 Olympic silver medalist, Three-time World All-around champion, 2015 European Games champion.
- Alina Ermolova - 2016 European Junior Champion in rope.
- Tatiana Kurbakova - 2004 Olympics Gold medal in Group all around.
- Alexandra Ermakova - 2006 European Junior Champion in rope.