Elena Karpushenko

Russian rhythmic gymnast (1961–2024)

Elena Karpushenko
Елена Карпушенко
Born	(1961-05-26)26 May 1961 Moscow, Russian SFSR, USSR
Died	23 April 2024(2024-04-23) (aged 62)
Occupation	Rhythmic gymnastics coach
Known for	Russian rhythmic gymnastics trainer in the Olympic reserve school for rhythmic gymnastics and in Novogorsk

Elena Lvovna Karpushenko (Russian: Елена Львовна Карпушенко; 26 May 1961 – 23 April 2024) was a Russian honored Master of Sports coach in rhythmic gymnastics.

Coaching career

Karpushenko was the personal coach of three-time World all-around champion and World record holder Yana Kudryavtseva. She was introduced by a swimming coach, who was friends with the Kudryavtsev family to their daughter, Yana. Karpushenko was the trainer of Kudryavtseva from when she started rhythmic gymnastics.^[1]

Personal life and death

Karpushenko was born in Moscow, RSFSR, USSR on 26 May 1961,^[2] and died on 23 April 2024, at the age of 62.^[3]

Notable trainees

Yana Kudryavtseva – 2016 Olympic silver medalist, Three-time World All-around champion, 2015 European Games champion.
Alina Ermolova – 2016 European Junior Champion in rope.
Tatiana Kurbakova – 2004 Olympics Gold medal in Group all around.
Alexandra Ermakova – 2006 European Junior Champion in rope.
Maria Pobedushkina - Member of the Russian Senior National Team
Alexandra Borisova - Member of the Russian Junior Team