Albina Deriugina

Albina Nikolaevna Deriugina (Ukrainian: Альбі́на Микола́ївна Дерю́гіна, romanized: Albina Mykolayivna Deriuhina, 16 March 1932 – 29 March 2023)[1] was a Soviet and Ukrainian rhythmic gymnastics coach.

[2] She married Ivan Deriuhin (an Olympic gold medallist in modern pentathlon) and they brought up a daughter, Irina Deriugina.

[3] After Iryna stepped down from competition at the age of 24, mother and daughter combined as a highly successful coaching team, creating a private school and training athletes who won a total of 120 gold medals.

[4] Albina Deriugina is regarded as a legendary figure in gymnastics.

[6][7] In 2015, the National Olympic Committee of Ukraine celebrated its 25th anniversary and presented Deriugina with its highest award, the NOC medal.