Arina Nikishova (Russian: Арина Никишова, born March 16, 1997, in Moscow, Russia) is a Russian Group rhythmic and aesthetic group gymnast. She is the 2015 Summer Universiade Group All-around gold medalist and the 2017 European champion in aesthetic group gymnastics.

Arina Nikishova
Full nameArina Nikishova
Nickname(s)Dasha
Country represented Russia
Born (1997-03-16) March 16, 1997 (age 27)[1]
Voronezh, Voronezh Oblast, Russia
HometownVoronezh
DisciplineRhythmic gymnastics, aesthetic group gymnastics
LevelSenior International Elite
Head coach(es)Natalia Orlova, Ekaterina Dementieva[2]
Medal record
Representing  Russia
Rhythmic gymnastics
Summer Universiade
Gold medal – first place 2015 Gwangju Group All-around
Gold medal – first place 2015 Gwangju 5 Ribbons
Bronze medal – third place 2015 Gwangju 6 Clubs + 2 Hoops
Aesthetic group gymnastics
World Championships
Silver medal – second place 2017 Helsinki Senior Final
Bronze medal – third place 2018 Budapest Senior Final
European Championships
Gold medal – first place 2017 Sofia Senior Final
Bronze medal – third place 2018 Tallinn Senior Final
World Cup Final
Bronze medal – third place 2017 Chicago Senior Overall
Bronze medal – third place 2018 Santos Senior Overall

References

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  1. ^ "Arina Nikishova - FIG Profile". International Gymnastics Federation. Retrieved 2021-05-18.
  2. ^ ""Экспрессия" "зажгла" в Париже" (in Russian). Локомотив. 31 October 2018. Retrieved 2021-05-18.
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