| Natalia Ovtchinnikova | |
| Native Name: | Наталья Анатольевна Овчинникова |
| Full Name: | Natalia Anatolyevna Ovtchinnikova |
| Birth Date: | 1 January 1948 |
| Birth Place: | Grozny, Russia |
| Residence: | Kyiv, Ukraine |
| Discipline: | Rhythmic Gymnastics |
| Level: | International Elite |
| Natlteam: | 1967-1969 |
| Headcoach: | Nina Silaeva |
| Retired: | yes |
| Show-Medals: | yes |
Natalia Ovtchinnikova (born 1 January 1948) is a retired Soviet rhythmic gymnast.[1] She is a multiple Worlds silver medalist both in the individual event and as a group member.
Natalia was born in Grozny. She subsequently moved to Kyiv, where she now lives.
She is a multiple champion of the USSR. In 1967 she was selected for the World Championships in Copenhagen. She was 4th in the All-Around and won silver with hoop and in the exercise without apparatus.[2] [3] In 1969 she officially became part of the Soviet group and won silver with 6 balls at the World Championships in Varna.[4] [5] [6]