The moment that Bliznyuk, the head coach of the China rhythmic gymnastics team smiled at her students after they won the Paris Olympics gold medal was shared by many on social media, along with compliments on her beauty.
"Her charisma lights up the space," one user wrote.
"The Elfs are missing a member," another commented, complimenting her supernatural look and features.
Thanks to her leadership, China won the gold medal in the women's all-around rhythmic gymnastics group event.
After the victory, Bliznyuk told ESPN: "Rhythmic gymnastics is a combination of art and sport. With this sport, we can take inspiration from all cultures in the world. This time, we honor Chinese culture. I’m very happy to achieve great results after many years of effort."
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Bliznyuk, 30, is the 2012 and 2016 Olympic all-around champion, the 2020 Olympic all-around silver medalist, the 2017 world all-around champion, the 2013 world all-around bronze medalist and three-time European all-around champion (2012, 2016 and 2018).
Anastasia Bliznyuk during a gymnastic performance.
The gymnastics beauty is the daughter of former football player Ilya Bliznyuk, who used to play for the Ukraine national team.
The 1.73-m-tall athlete stands out with her long platinum blonde hair. According to Sina, Bliznyuk always requires her students to practice with high intensity. A Chinese athlete said: "I'm Bliznyuk's student and she's a very strict coach."
Bliznyuk keeps her life private and has a love for animals. She often takes her free time to go to reserves and parks to play with animals.
She often chooses a simple style, prioritizing basic or sporty outfits for comfortable movement and flexibility.
