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
Anna Mazhirina at the World Series of Snooker tournament (2008)
Born (1983-03-28) 28 March 1983 (age 41)
Moscow, Russia
Sport country Russia (formerly)
 Cyprus (currently)
Pool gamesStraight pool, snooker, billiards
Tournament wins
World ChampionRussian 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

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Mazhirina 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

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Russian Billiards
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 [de] 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

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Анна Мажирина". billiardsport.ru. Archived from the original on 20 May 2017. Retrieved 5 August 2019.
  2. ^ "Анна Мажирина интервью » Русский бильярд. Клуб поклонников бильярда. Снукер. Корамболь". Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2019-08-05.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ a b "European Team Championships Ladies 2011 - play-off results". stary.snooker.pl. European Billiards and Snooker Association. Retrieved 8 September 2020.
  5. ^ "US Pool Billiard Player Profile of Anna MAZHIRINA - Kozoom". kozoom.com. Archived from the original on 26 April 2015. Retrieved 5 August 2019.
  6. ^ a b c "Mazhirina takes the crown". AZBilliards.com. 26 May 2013. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
  7. ^ a b "Women Ardennen Cup 2013". AZBilliards.com. 26 May 2013. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
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