Anna Melnikova

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Anna Melnikova
Country representedFlag of Russia.svg  Russia
Born (1985-07-20) July 20, 1985 (age 37)
Discipline Acrobatic gymnastics
Medal record
World Championships
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2004 Lievin Women's Pair
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2006 Coimbra Women's Pair

Anna Melnikova (born July 20, 1985) is a Russian female acrobatic gymnast. Along with Yanna Cholaeva, she has come second in the Women's Pair event at the world championships in both 2005 [1] and 2006.

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References

  1. "World Acrobatic Championships 2006 Women's Pairs". Gymnastics Online. Archived from the original on November 18, 2012. Retrieved January 19, 2014.