Three-time Olympic champion in synchronized swimming Alla Shishkina in an interview Sports24 He stated that it does not make much sense to compare the sporting achievements of gymnast Alina Kabaeva and the Averin brothers.
According to him, all athletes performed successfully throughout their careers.
“It is difficult to make such comparisons. Still, Alina Kabaeva has more achievements. She is an Olympic champion and there is no point in comparing her with the Averin brothers. Why compare them? I don’t see any point in it,” said Shishkina.
Dina Averina won the silver medal at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, breaking the 20-year winning streak of Russian gymnasts in the individual all-around games. Arina Averina remained without a medal and finished fourth in the final protocol.
On March 4, 2022, the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) decided to ban Russians and Belarusians from participating in competitions under its auspices from March 7 due to the situation in Ukraine. As of January 1, 2024, the restrictions expire.
Before Averina’s sisters can Become participants in the Ice Age.