Irina Bulakhova

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Irina Bulakhova
Country representedFlag of Ukraine.svg  Ukraine
Born (1978-03-15) 15 March 1978 (age 46) [1]
Kryvyi Rih, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union
Discipline Women's artistic gymnastics
ClubSK "Bogatyr" [2]
Retiredyes
Medal record
Women's artistic gymnastics
Representing Flag of Ukraine.svg  Ukraine
European Championships
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1994 Stockholm Team
Goodwill Games
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1994 Saint Petersburg Team

Irina Bulakhova (born 15 March 1978) is a retired Ukrainian gymnast.

In 1994, Bulakhova competed at the European Championships, held in Stockholm, winning a bronze medal in team competition with Natalia Kalinina and Lilia Podkopayeva. [3] She finished 4th in all-around event, [4] and 6th in floor exercise. [5]

Later she represented Ukraine at the Goodwill Games in Saint Petersburg, finishing 3rd in team competition, [6] 8th in uneven bars event and 6th in floor exercise. [7]

In that year, Irina competed at the World Championships, finishing 16th in all-around competition.

In 1995, Irina with Rustam Sharipov won a silver medal at the International Mixed Pairs competition in Seattle. [8]

She also competed at the World Championships, finishing 5th in team competition. [9]

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