Alina Kabaeva (Alina Kabaeva)

Alina Kabaeva was born May 12, 1983 in Tashkent. Family legend has it that young Kabaeva has a very optimistic view of the world, and unlike many of their peers in sports, she began zanimtsya not under the lash.
. Coach Kabaeva Irina Vinner early recognized the talent of his pupil and began to prepare her to the greatest heights
. Calculator Winner fairly soon come to pass - Alina was three times winner of European Championships 1998-2000, a two-time world champion in 1999 and 2001. The fans expect it with a large reserve of strength and triumph at the Sydney Olympics. But alas, those hopes were justified - on competition in Australia Alina dropped the hoop in the final of the Olympic tournament and the result was only in third place, but first place went to Yulia Barsukova.
. Kabaeva then experienced a real shock, but it was supported not only teammates, but also numerous fans
. "I never thought that so many people love me" - confessed later Kabaeva.
Sportswoman decided to continue the speech before the Olympics in Athens in the hope of "gold" Games. To better switch after Sydney, Alina has tried himself in the role of actress and model. In particular, played in the Japanese film Red Shadow, became the face of a well-known company, the sponsor of the Olympic Committee of Russia.
"My whole life has related solely to the gym, - says Alina Kabaeva. - But it is not necessary that further my career would be linked with sports. I think I will have another opportunity to choose it for the soul. "