In the world rhythmic gymnastics athletesfrom outside of Russia it is very difficult to get close to high awards. Indisputable leadership in this sport for many years have been kept by the children of the legendary Irina Usmanova-Wiener. However, the high level of Russian athletes due to the fact that they are not allowed to relax rivals from other countries who are struggling to catch up with leaders, are constantly contributing to the development of rhythmic gymnastics. The Ukrainian school stands out in this regard. Such names as Anna Bessonova, forever entered the Hall of Fame world sport.
One of the most charismatic and vivid Ukrainian"Artists" is Alina Maksimenko. The gymnast from Zaporozhye stood out among her friends not only with high growth (176 cm) and beautiful almond-shaped eyes, unusual for Ukrainian women. She constantly created in the arena, inventing new elements, amazed spectators with her art.
Maksimenko Alina Alexandrovna littlewas delayed with her arrival in artistic gymnastics. In this sport it is necessary to start quite early - no later than six years. However, the girl's parents did not have the opportunity to take her to classes. She attracted attention already in her early childhood, inspired and enthusiastically dancing to any music.
The turning point in her life was the visittogether with the parents of the Zaporozhye transformer plant. Caught in the local section of rhythmic gymnastics, the girl was struck by the atmosphere, bright and spectacular costumes, beautiful music. So, at the age of seven Maksimenko still begins to play his favorite sport. The first coach of Alina was Natalia Sanina. She studied with a girl until she was 13 years old.
The best trainers of the country, all conditions for trainingexisted in Kiev. Further stay in Zaporozhye interfered with Alina's progress. To grow further, the promising gymnast moves to the capital, where she enters the famous school of Irina Deryugina. Alina did not distinguish any outstanding natural data from her childhood. Flexibility and stretching, for example, she was of an average level, she achieved progress as a result of hard work and fanatical attitudes.
The first major competition for the athlete is the 2006 European Championships. The best result in some kinds is the sixth place in the final of the exercises with a rope.
At the beginning of her career Maksimenko Alina combinesperformances in a group with personal competitions. For the 2008 Olympics, she goes exactly to participate in group exercises. The result was not too outstanding. The judges are not particularly impressed, the girls occupy only the eighth place.
After this gymnast, together with the coaches decidesfocus on speeches in the individual category. The first successes come to her at the 2009 European Championships. As a member of the team competitions, together with the national team of Ukraine Maksimenko Alina wins a bronze medal. In the same year she first appears as a loner, representing her country at the World Championships.
The debut turned out not too successful.The athlete is only 16th. The failure only provoked the gymnast. She took up the work with renewed vigor. At the world championship in Moscow Maksimenko Alina is already in the top five. In addition, with the exception of Alia Garayeva, she becomes the only athlete from the individual exercises that have taken place in all the finals, which did not represent Russia.
At the European Championships 2011 Maksimenko for the first timewin a medal in the individual final. Bronze went to the gymnast for exercises with maces. She also receives bronze for team competitions. The athlete actively performs until 2013. In this period, successful starts in the Universiade, where she does not leave without awards, medals on the continental championship. Last gymnasts hold their speeches, speaking for the Italian club. In 2013, immensely upsetting her fans, she leaves the big sport.
After the departure of the legendary Anna BessonovaMaksimenko also takes the unofficial position of the team leader. In some actions, Alina is already acting as Irina Irina Deriugina's assistant, actively implementing her attitudes among her friends on the team. Having finished with his own performances, Maksimenko joins active coaching work. She prepares girls for the junior team, one of her pupils qualifies for the Youth Olympic Games.
For certain reasons, Alina'scoach was short-lived. Given her love of her work, you can still expect her return to the role of mentor. Alina Maksimenko was and remains one of the brightest gymnasts of her generation. Together with the sports awards, she was showered with various unofficial prizes for artistry, elegance. And although her sports age was not long, she will always remain in the hearts of fans.
