Evgenia Levanova, a standout Russian gymnast, shared archival footage from the summer of 2023 on her Instagram Stories, a period that highlighted her continued prominence in the sport. In one image, she appears on a sunlit beach wearing a swimsuit, covering her chest with her hands in a candid, athletic pose.
Levanova has established herself as a five-time world champion, including triumphs in group routines. She has been part of the Russian national team since 2017, training under the guidance of Irina Viner, the head coach of the team, and Tatyana Sergaeva, the senior coach. Her discipline and consistency have earned her a reputation as a formidable competitor on the global stage. [Attribution: Russian Gymnastics Federation]
Beyond the gym, Levanova has a long-standing partnership with figure skater Maxim Kovtun. The pair began dating in 2018, announced their engagement in August 2021, and later exchanged vows in October 2023. Kovtun himself has competed at the highest level in men’s singles skating, adding a dynamic athletic coupling to Levanova’s elite gymnastics profile. Throughout their careers, Levanova has claimed two silver medals at the World Team Championships and the same tally at the European Championships in individual events, while Kovtun achieved a notable second-place finish at the 2019 Universiade. [Attribution: International Skating Union and European Figure Skating Championships]
In July, the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) announced a policy allowing athletes from Russia and Belarus to compete under neutral status starting January 1, 2024. This decision marked a significant development for the international gymnastics community, reflecting ongoing discussions about competition eligibility and the evolving landscape of the sport. [Attribution: International Gymnastics Federation]
Contextually, the gymnastics world has seen other athletes share related content, with Alina Zagitova previously publishing swimsuit imagery that generated public attention and discussion in the media. [Attribution: Sports News Outlets]