Anna Mazhirina (born 28 March 1983) is a Russian born professional pool, snooker and billiards player. She has become a Cyprus resident, and now represents Cyprus in international events.
 Anna Mazhirina at the World Series of Snooker tournament (2008) | |
| Born | 28 March 1983 Moscow, Russia |
|---|---|
| Sport country |  Russia (formerly) Cyprus (currently) |
| Pool games | Straight pool, snooker, billiards |
| Tournament wins | |
| World Champion | Russian Billiards (2005, 2006) |
Mazhirina is a former Russian Billiards world champion, winning the event in 2005 and 2006.[1][2] In addition, she is a multiple time finalist at European championships in Billiards, Snooker and pool. She won the European championships in Billiards in 2004, 2005.
Career
editMazhirina is twice a runner-up at the EBSA European Snooker Championship, losing in the singles in 2009,[3] and in the team event in 2011.[4] Mazhirina also reached the final of the European Pool Championships in 2012 in the straight pool event.[5]
Mazhirina is a two-time winner of events on the Euro Tour, winning the 2013 Austria Open and Ardennen Cup.[6][7] Mazhirina would reach Euro Tour number one after her second win in 2013.[6]
Achievements
edit| Outcome | No. | Year | Championship | Opponent | Score | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runner-up | 1 | 2004 | European Championship | [1] | ||
| Runner-up | 2 | 2005 | European Championship | [1] | ||
| Runner-up | 3 | 2005 | World Championship | [1] | ||
| Runner-up | 4 | 2006 | World Championship | [1] |
- Euro Tour (Pool)
| Outcome | No. | Year | Championship | Opponent | Score | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winner | 1 | 2013 | Austria Open | Jasmin Ouschan | 7-4 | [6] |
| Winner | 2 | 2013 | Ardennen Cup | [7] |
- Snooker
| Outcome | No. | Year | Championship | Opponent | Score | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runner-up | 1 | 2009 | European Championship Women's Individual Final | Wendy Jans | 0–5 | [3] |
| Runner-up | 2 | 2011 | European Championship Women's Team Final (Russia) | Germany | 2–5 | [4] |
References
edit- ^ a b c d e "Анна Мажирина". billiardsport.ru. Archived from the original on 20 May 2017. Retrieved 5 August 2019.
- ^ "Анна Мажирина интервью » Русский бильярд. Клуб поклонников бильярда. Снукер. Корамболь". Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2019-08-05.
- ^ a b "European Snooker Championships Ladies 2009 – play-off results". stary.snooker.pl. European Billiards and Snooker Association. Archived from the original on 24 December 2019. Retrieved 24 December 2019.
- ^ a b "European Team Championships Ladies 2011 - play-off results". stary.snooker.pl. European Billiards and Snooker Association. Retrieved 8 September 2020.
- ^ "US Pool Billiard Player Profile of Anna MAZHIRINA - Kozoom". kozoom.com. Archived from the original on 26 April 2015. Retrieved 5 August 2019.
- ^ a b c "Mazhirina takes the crown". AZBilliards.com. 26 May 2013. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
- ^ a b "Women Ardennen Cup 2013". AZBilliards.com. 26 May 2013. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
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