"A burst of creativity"
06.10.2026. During a training session in Novogorsk, choreographer Irina Zenovka and coach Irina Gusarova presented Mariia Borisova’s new hoop routine to the Olympic champion.
Alina Kabaeva evaluated the difficulty of the routine's elements and suggested that the gymnast from St. Petersburg add an original touch to the catch.
Mariia Borisova, from St. Petersburg, is a World Champion in the team all-around event and a European Championship medalist. She is a member of both the National team and the Sirius Federal Territory team; she lives and trains at the Alina Kabaeva Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy. Her coach is Irina Gusarova, and her choreographer is Ekaterina Belova.
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