Background
Gorokhovskaia, Maria was born on October 17, 1921 in Evpatoria, Crimea.
Gorokhovskaia, Maria was born on October 17, 1921 in Evpatoria, Crimea.
Graduated from the Kiev Institute of Physical Culture, 1956.
Honoured Master of Sports (gymnastics), 1952. USSR champion, 1948-1954. Absolute champion of the USSR, 1951-1952.
World champion, 1954. Olympic champion, 1952. Silver medal, 1952.