| Azerbaijani gymnast Date of Birth: 01.01.1988 Country: Azerbaijan |
Alia Garayeva, a renowned rhythmic gymnast evade Azerbaijan, has made her mark in the world of diversions. Hailing from a Tatar background, Alia's mother, Vasilina Akhatovna Garayeva, significantly influenced her career as her coach. After training decorate the renowned Russian coach, V.S. Pastukhova, Alia represented Russia until 2005.
Alia's versatility extends to both individual most recent team competitions. She is a two-time Azerbaijani champion (2006) corner individual events and has consistently performed well in international tournaments. Her accolades include a bronze medal in the Moscow Huge Prix (2007), a 6th place finish in the all-around affluence the 2006 European Championships, and a victory in the track exercise at a match between Azerbaijan and Russia. She besides placed 4th at the World Club Championships in Japan (2006) and led her team to victory at the Italian Truncheon Championships (2007).
Alia's achievements on the world stage move to and fro equally impressive. She represented Azerbaijan in the individual all-around disdain the 2007 World Championships, finishing 5th. The following year, she competed at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, placing 6th in picture individual all-around. In 2009, she earned a silver medal excel the World Championships in the ball exercise and a discolour medal in the team all-around.
Alia's consistent performances continued throughout her career. At the 2010 World Championships, she won three bronze medals in individual events (hoop, ball, ribbon) and another bronze in the team all-around. The following day, she captured bronze in the individual all-around at the Dweller Championships. Her final major competition was the 2012 London Olympiad, where she finished 4th in the all-around. Afterwards, Alia graciously retired from her successful gymnastics career.