Alexandra Kiroi‑Bogatyreva
Alexandra Kiroi-Bogatyreva (born 4 March 2002) is an Australian former rhythmic gymnast. She is the 2022 Commonwealth Games clubs champion, team silver medallist, and all-around bronze medallist.
She also won two bronze medals at the 2018 Commonwealth Games. She is a four-time Australian all-around champion (2018, 2019, 2022, and 2023). She won five bronze medals at the 2022 Maccabiah Games and has competed at the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships five times (2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, and 2023).
Kiroi-Bogatyreva won the all-around title at the 2024 Oceania Championships and thus qualified to represent Australia at the 2024 Summer Olympics. She finished 22nd in the qualification round for the individual all-around.
Career Highlights
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🇦🇺 2024 Paris Olympic Games – Australian Representative
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🥇 2022 Commonwealth Games –
Gold (Clubs), Silver (Team), Bronze (All-Around) -
🥇 Oceania Continental Champion (2022, 2024)
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🥉 2018 Commonwealth Games – Two Bronze Medals
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🌍 Five-time World Championships Competitor (2018–2023)
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🏆 37+ Australian National Titles (2012–2023)
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🥉 2022 Maccabiah Games – 5 Bronze Medals
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🌎 2022 World Games Representative
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🥇 Multiple World Cup & Grand Prix (2016–2024)
Awards & Recognition
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🏅 Australia Sports Medal
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🎖️ Gymnastics Australia Roll of Honour
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🌟 Gymnastics Australia Athlete of Distinction
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🏆 Gymnastics Australia Athlete of the Year
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🏅 NSW Gymnast of the Year (2023, 2024)
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🏅 VIC Gymnast of the Year (2013–2022)
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🏆 Maccabiah AUS Athlete of the Year (2022, 2023)
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🏆 Maccabiah VIC Athlete of the Year (2015–2023)
Leadership & Professional Roles
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Founder & Director – Kiroi Academy
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FIG High-Performance Accredited Coach
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GA Accredited Judge (2020–2028 Olympic Cycle)
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Member – Sport Integrity Australia Athlete Advisory Group
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Mentor – AIS & Women in Sport Programs
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Safeguarding & Governance Advocate – Gymnastics Ethics Foundation
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Member - VIC RG Technical Committee
Media & Publications
Profiles & Biographies
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Australian Olympic Committee – Athlete Profile – Official biography and career overview.
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Sport Australia Hall of Fame – Recognition and honours.
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Wikipedia – Alexandra Kiroi-Bogatyreva – Comprehensive career history and results.
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Maccabi Australia Profile – Community and cultural affiliations.
Competitions & Highlights
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Commonwealth Games Australia – Results – Detailed breakdown of medals and event placings.
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Victorian Institute of Sport – Medal Set Completed – Milestone achievement in career.
Major Career Moments
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Dazzles on Debut – Australian Olympic Committee – Highlights from her first Olympics.
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Alex’s Power of Psychology – Australian Olympic Committee – Mental preparation and mindset in sport.
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Alexandra Stuns in Olympic Debut – Gymnastics Australia – Coverage of her Olympic performance.
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Freedom to Shine – Paris Olympic Selection – Announcement of Paris Olympic team inclusion.
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Ready for her Next Adventure – Retirement Announcement – Reflections on her career and future.
Interviews & Features
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Succeeding in the Challenging World of Rhythmic Gymnastics – VIS – In-depth interview on training and success.
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Kiroi-Bogatyreva: One Year On – The Women’s Game – Post-competition reflections.
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Lessons Learned & Perspective Gained – Gymnastics Victoria – Life after the Paris Games.
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'Off the Floor' with Alexandra Kiroi-Bogatyreva – Gymnastics Victoria – Insights into her life outside the gym.
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Australian Gymnast: “I am deeply grateful to my Azerbaijani family” – İdman və Biz – Cultural roots and influences.
Community & Club
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Prahran Rhythmic Gymnastics – Congratulations Post – Local club recognition.
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Prahran Rhythmic Gymnastics – Senior Farewell – Celebration of her contributions to the club.
Career History
Early & Junior Career
2012
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Won her first National Title in Australia in a Level 7 International stream event
| Age 10
2013
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Captured her first international gold medal at the Vitry Cup in Spain
| Age 11
Senior & International Career
2018
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Became eligible for senior international competition and quickly made her mark
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2018 Commonwealth Games (Gold Coast): Won two bronze medals—in ball and team all-around
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Earned her first senior Australian national title, plus additional golds in hoop, ball, ribbon, and with her state team
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Made her FIG World Cup debut and competed at the World Championships in Sofia
2019
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Defended her Australian national title, winning all individual gold medals and leading Victoria to team gold
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Represented Australia in multiple FIG World Cups and the World Championships in Baku, ranking as the top Oceania gymnast and qualifying for the 2021 World Games
2020
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At the Berlin Masters Tournament, she placed 4th all-around and claimed medals: gold (clubs), silver (ball), bronze (hoop)
2021
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Competed at the Oceania Championships (also an Olympic qualifier), placing second after a contested score and appeal process
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Trained internationally in Azerbaijan, returned to place 14th in Cluj-Napoca World Challenge Cup, and ranked 36th at the World Championships in Japan (top Commonwealth competitor)
2022
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Began with FIG World Cups, placed 12th (Tashkent) and 24th (Baku) all-around
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Retained the Australian all-around national title, plus two apparatus titles and team gold
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Compete in the USA World Games in each apparatus (hoop, ball, clubs, ribbon) with placements ranging between 12th–20th
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Was the first Australian rhythmic gymnast to compete in the 2022 Maccabiah Games and won five bronze medals
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Competed in the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games and achieved a full set of medals — gold in clubs, silver in team, and bronze in individual all-around
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Concluded the year with 30th place in the all-around qualifications at the World Championships in Sofia
2023
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Competed in the Thais Grand Prix (10th in all‑around; hoop final—7th; ribbon final—8th)
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Won her fourth consecutive Australian all-around national championship
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Featured in FIG World Cups (Sofia: 32nd; Baku: 29th) and placed 37th all-around at the World Championships in Valencia
2024
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Competed internationally placing 14th at the Marbella Grand Prix, 9th at Gymnastik International, 32nd at the Faliro World Cup, and 10th at the inaugural European Cup (as the only non-European)
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Competed in the European (and Oceania) Championships in Budapest winning the all‑around title, securing continental qualification for Paris 2024
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Selected for Paris 2024 Olympic Team, finishing 22nd in the individual all‑around qualification