Evgeniya Ivanova facts for kids
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| Full name | Evgeniya Andreyevna Ivanova | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 26 July 1987 Gorky, Soviet Union (now Nizhny Novgorod, Russia) |
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| Nationality |  Russia |
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| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 67 kg (148 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position | Driver | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Current team | Kinef Kirishi | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Evgeniya Andreyevna Ivanova is a talented Russian water polo player. She was born on July 26, 1987. Evgeniya is well-known for her skills in the water. She has represented her country in many big competitions. One of her biggest achievements is winning a bronze medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics.
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Evgeniya Ivanova's Water Polo Journey
Starting Out in the Pool
Evgeniya began playing water polo in 2000. She started in her hometown, Nizhny Novgorod, in Russia. Her father and grandfather also played water polo. They inspired her to try the sport.
First Big Wins
Evgeniya made her first international appearance in 2006. This was at the European Championship. Her team, Russia, won the gold medal! It was a fantastic start to her career.
In 2009, she played in her first World Championships. She scored the winning goal in the bronze medal match. This helped Russia secure a bronze medal. She also helped her team win bronze medals at the World Championships in 2011 and 2017.
More European Success
Evgeniya continued to shine at the European Championships. In 2010, she scored the winning goal again. This helped Russia win another gold medal at the European Championships. She also won a silver medal at the 2020 European Championships.
Olympic Achievements
Evgeniya was a key player for the Russian water polo team. She competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics. Later, she was part of the team that won a bronze medal. This happened at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. It was a proud moment for her and her country.
See also
- List of Olympic medalists in water polo (women)
- List of World Aquatics Championships medalists in water polo
