Svetlana Khorkina is one of the most unique and greatest gymnasts of all time.
Did you know she competed in the Russian version of Dancing with the Stars only last year?
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What do you think of that?
Khorkina’s been a controversial athlete, no doubt. People love her, or hate her.
But I’ve always had a soft spot for Svetlana, mainly because of the amazing Bars routines she showed over the years. But also because she was such an extreme personality in a sport where so many athletes are boringly humble and respectful. Khorkina is different.
She reminds me of Mohini Bhardwaj, another controversial bad girl of gymnastics. Like most other fans, I’ve always appreciated Mohini.
Her autobiography was published (in Russian) on April 22, 2008. The title of the book is “Somersaults on High Heels”. The book is published by Olma-Press. It is unknown if the book will be published in English …
UPDATE:
She was previously a judge on Dancing with the Stars:
IG Forum – Khorkina on DWTS
Gymnastics Coaching.com 