Alexandra Kiroi-Bogatyreva

Alexandra Kiroi-Bogatyreva (born 4 March 2002) is an Australian rhythmic gymnast.[1][2] Kiroi-Bogatyeva is 2018 and 2019 Australian All Around Rhythmic Gymnastics Champion[3][4][5]

Alexandra Kiroi-Bogatyreva
Personal information
Full nameAlexandra Kiroi-Bogatyreva
Nickname(s)Alex, Sasha
Country represented Australia
Born (2002-03-04) 4 March 2002
HometownMelbourne
Height173 cm (5 ft 8 in)
DisciplineRhythmic gymnastics
LevelSenior International
Years on national team2015-current
ClubPrahran RG
Head coach(es)Kateryna Logachova
Assistant coach(es)Anastasia Mishenina
Former coach(es)Valeria Vatkina
Medal record
Rhythmic gymnastics
Representing  Australia
Commonwealth Games
2018 Gold CoastTeam
2018 Gold CoastBall
Alexandra Kiroi-Bogatyreva at 2019 Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships. Photo: Alex Bogatyrev

Career

Born in Wellington (NZ) and raised in Melbourne, Kiroi-Bogatyreva first competed internationally in 2012, with notable results including third All-Around at the inaugural Australia Cup , second All-Around at the 2016 Stelle di Natale event in Italy, first All-Around at the 2017 Luxemburg Cup and 11th All Around at the 2017 FIG Aphrodite Cup in Greece.[6][7]

Commonwealth Games 2018

At the 2018 Commonwealth Games, Alexandra Kiroi-Bogatyreva was just 16 years old and competing in her first major Senior International event.[6][8][9] She won bronze medals in the rhythmic gymnastics ball and team events; the team of three gymnasts included Enid Sung and Danielle Prince.[10][11]


World Cups and World Championships

After the 2018 Commonwealth Games, Kiroi-Bogatyreva made her World Cup debut in Baku competing at AGF Trophy World Cup and followed on to compete in 2018 World Challenge Cup series in Guadalajara, Spain and Portimão, Portugal.[1]

In September 2018 Alexandra Kiroi-Bogatyreva represented Australia at the 2018 Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships[12] in Sofia, Bulgaria. Following year, Kiroi-Bogatyreva represented Australia at the 2019 Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan.[12]

Early in October 2021 Alexandra participated in the last event of 2021 FIG Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup series - World Challenge Cup, Cluj-Napoca in Romania. [13]

The 2021 Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships were held from 27 to 31 October 2021 in Kitakyushu, Japan. Alexandra Kiroi-Bogatyreva represented Australia.


In 2021 Kiroi-Bogatyreva ranked 33rd in FIG World Ranking - World Challenge Cup Ranking List 2021[14]

Recent activity

In December 2021 Kiroi-Bogatyreva took part in experimental International Tournament "Divine Grace" organised by Olympic Champion Alina Kabaeva. Alexandra finished in 7th place, her performance was well noted in the Russian media. [15]

In FIG Press Release dated 20 September 2019, Alexandra Kiroi-Bogatyreva was named as a Continental nominative qualifier for the 2021 World Games in Birmingham, Alabama.[16]

Awards and accolades
  • Gymnastics Victoria Rising Star Award 2013 and 2014
  • Gymnastics Victoria High Performance Gymnast of the Year 2015, 2018 and 2019 [17]
  • Gymnastics Australia Senior Gymnast of the Year 2018 and 2019
  • Maccabi Victoria Junior Sportswoman of the Year 2013 - 2019
  • Maccabi Australia Junior Sportswoman of the Year 2014, 2016-2019
  • Maccabi Australia Rising Star of the Year 2015
  • Hall of Fame (for contribution to sport) Maccabi Victoria, 2022

Latest News

Alexandra is currently based in Baku, Azerbaijan, attending extended training program with Azerbaijan Gymnastics Federation.[18][19]

In March 2022 Alexandra Kiroi-Bogatyreva was inducted into Maccabi Victoria Hall of Fame for her contribution to sport.[20]

References
  1. "KIROI-BOGATYREVA Alexandra". fig-gymnastics.com. Archived from the original on 4 April 2018. Retrieved 4 April 2018.
  2. "» Alexandra Kiroi-Bogatyreva". commonwealthgames.com.au. Retrieved 8 April 2018.
  3. "Official Australian Gymnastics Championship Results" (PDF).
  4. "Kiroi-Bogatyreva Wins All Round". The Woman's Game. 3 June 2018.
  5. "Official Australian Gymnastics Championship 2019 Result" (PDF).
  6. Database, Gymnastics Australia National. "Alexandra Kiroi". www.gymnastics.org.au. Retrieved 4 April 2018.
  7. Turner, David (15 February 2018). "Gold Coast Commonwealth Games: Longtime friends Ashari Gill and Alexandra Kiroi-Bogatyreva press for rhythmic gymnastics selection". Herald-Sun. Retrieved 8 April 2018.
  8. "Fantastic five picked for Commonwealth Games - The Australian Jewish News". The Australian Jewish News. 8 March 2018. Retrieved 8 April 2018.
  9. ""The Sky is the limit for Alexandra"". Gymnastics Australia. Archived from the original on 16 March 2021.
  10. "Starc brother stuns with gold". NewsComAu. Retrieved 12 April 2018.
  11. "Cyprus win record fifth Commonwealth Games gold medal with rhythmic gymnastics victory". Retrieved 12 April 2018.
  12. "Athlete bio at FIG Official Website".
  13. "World Challenge Cup, Cluj-Napoca 2021". FIG Gymnastics. Archived from the original on 13 August 2021.
  14. "World Ranking 2021". Archived from the original on 25 December 2018.
  15. "Interview with Alexandra Kiroi-Bogatyreva". Sport Express.
  16. "FIG press release on World Games RGI qualifications (PDF)".
  17. "Congratulations 2019 Award Winners". Gymnastics Victoria.
  18. "Александра Кирой-Богатырева: Азербайджан – одна из стран мира с лучшими условиями для тренировок". AZER TAC.
  19. "Great conditions created at National Gymnastics Arena in Baku - Australian athlete". Trend News Agency. 18 March 2022. Retrieved 18 March 2022.
  20. "New Maccabi Victoria Hall of Fame inductees". The Australian Jewish News.
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