Irina Deriugina

Irina Ivanivna Deriugina (Ukrainian: Іри́на Іва́нівна Дерю́ґіна; born 11 January 1958) is a former Soviet individual rhythmic gymnast from Ukraine and Ukrainian coach in rhythmic gymnastics. She is the only Soviet rhythmic gymnast to win two all-around world titles, which she won in 1977 and 1979. Her mother, Albina, was her coach. Her success influenced the further development of rhythmic gymnastics in Kyiv.

Irina Deriugina
Full nameIrina Ivanivna Deriugina
Former countries represented Soviet Union
Born (1958-01-11) 11 January 1958
Kyiv, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union
HometownKyiv
DisciplineRhythmic gymnastics
GymDeriugins School
Head coach(es)Albina Deriugina
Retiredyes
Medal record
Representing  Soviet Union
World Championships
1977 BaselAll-Around
1977 BaselRibbon
1979 LondonAll-Around
1979 LondonClubs
1977 BaselHoop
1977 BaselBall
1979 LondonRibbon
1979 LondonBall
European Championships
1978 MadridBall
1978 MadridAll-around
1978 MadridRope
1978 MadridRibbon
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