Background
Ivanova, Lidia was born on January 27, 1937 in Moscow.
Ivanova, Lidia was born on January 27, 1937 in Moscow.
Graduated from the Moscow Institute of Physical Culture, 1973.
Honoured Master of Sports (gymnastics), 1960. With Moscow Burevestnik. USSR champion, 1958. World champion, 1958 and 1962.
Olympic champion, 1956 and 1960. Bronze medal, 1956. International referee from 1970. Honoured Coach of the USSR from 1979.