AthleteRussian1986 – present
Venera Kanayeva
Olympic rhythmic gymnast, multiple gold medals
Biography
A Russian rhythmic gymnast who won multiple gold medals at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, becoming one of the most decorated rhythmic gymnasts in history.
Quick Facts
Category
Athlete
Nationality
Russian
Born
1986
Thinking about the name
Venera
Latin origin
“From the Latin name for the Roman goddess of love and beauty (Venus), Venera is a romantic, celestial choice with Russian and Eastern European popularity. The name carries classical elegance with an exotic, international dimension.”