Galina Marinova (artistic gymnast) explained

Galina Marinova (artistic gymnast) should not be confused with Galina Marinova (rhythmic gymnast).

Height:155 cm
Weight:38 kg
Sport:Artistic gymnastics
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Galina Marinova (Bulgarian: Галина Маринова, born 1 November 1964) is a retired Bulgarian gymnast who competed at the 1980 Summer Olympics.

Marinova started gymnastics at age 8 and became a national champion in 7th grade. She was named as an alternate for the 1979 World Championships and ended up competing, including qualifying for the all-around final, after another gymnast was injured. She also competed in the all-around finals at the 1980 Olympics, where she finished 19th, and at the 1981 World Championships.

After retiring, she opened a gym, All Olympia Gymnastics Center, in Calabasas, California.