Galima Shugurova

Galima Shugurova
Galima Shugurova in 1973
Personal information
Full nameGalima Akhmetkareevna Shugurova
Alternative name(s)Galina Shugurova
Country represented Soviet Union
Born (1953-11-08) 8 November 1953 (age 71)
Omsk, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
DisciplineRhythmic gymnastics
Head coach(es)Maria Lisitzian
Eponymous skillsThe Shugurova - tipping / spinning a rolling hoop with the feet during a leap
Medal record
Representing  Soviet Union
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 1969 Varna Rope
Gold medal – first place 1969 Varna Ball
Gold medal – first place 1973 Rotterdam All-around
Gold medal – first place 1973 Rotterdam Ball
Gold medal – first place 1973 Rotterdam Clubs
Gold medal – first place 1973 Rotterdam Ribbon
Gold medal – first place 1977 Basel Rope
Gold medal – first place 1977 Basel Hoop
Gold medal – first place 1977 Basel Ball
Silver medal – second place 1969 Varna All-around
Silver medal – second place 1971 Havana Ball
Silver medal – second place 1977 Basel All-around
Silver medal – second place 1977 Basel Ribbon
Bronze medal – third place 1971 Havana Ribbon
European Championships
Gold medal – first place 1978 Madrid All-around
Gold medal – first place 1978 Madrid Rope
Gold medal – first place 1978 Madrid Ribbon
Silver medal – second place 1978 Madrid Ball

Galima Akhmetkareevna Shugurova (Russian: Галима Ахметкареевна Шугурова; Tatar: Галима Әхмәтгәрәй кызы Шөгурова; born 8 November 1953 in Omsk) is a retired rhythmic gymnast who competed for the Soviet Union. She is the 1973 World all-around champion and two-time (1969, 1977) World all-around silver medalist. She is the first all-around winner of the European Championships.