Anna Kotchneva-Liukin | |
Birth Date: | 25 January 1970 |
Birth Place: | Moscow, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union |
Residence: | Parker, Texas, U.S. |
Height: | [1] |
Discipline: | RG |
Headcoach: | Natalia Karpushenko |
Show-Medals: | yes |
Anna Kotchneva (ru|Анна Кочнева) (born January 25, 1970) is a former Russian rhythmic gymnast.
Kotchneva is the 1987 World Champion in clubs, (tied with Bianka Panova), the 1987 World bronze medalist in the hoop, and the 1987 World co-bronze medalist in the rope with Marina Lobatch.
Kotchneva is married to former artistic gymnast and Olympic gold medallist, Valeri Liukin. Their daughter, Nastia Liukin, is a retired United States artistic gymnast who won 5 medals at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, including the all-around gold.