Background
Astakhova, Polina was born on October 30, 1936 in Donetsk.
Astakhova, Polina was born on October 30, 1936 in Donetsk.
Graduated from the Kiev Institute of Physical Culture, 1969.
Honoured Master of Sports (gymnastics), 1960. Olympic champion, 1960 and 1964 (parallel bars). World champion, 1958 and 1962.
European champion, 1959 and 1961. USSR champion, 1959-1965. International referee from 1973.