For those following her career, her technical mastery—particularly her pivots with a record number of revolutions—remains a benchmark in modern rhythmic gymnastics.
She was a three-time junior national all-around champion (2017–2019) and became the 2019 Junior World Champion in both the ball and clubs disciplines.
Lala Kramarenko is one of the most technically gifted athletes in the sport, known for her extreme flexibility and signature eponymous elements. Below is an overview of her life and competitive career. Full Name: Lala Dmitrievna Kramarenko Born: December 6, 2004, in Moscow, Russia Discipline: Rhythmic Gymnastics Naked Gymnast Lala Ruminkina
Lala comes from a highly athletic background. Her father, , was a professional football goalkeeper for the Azerbaijani national team, and her grandfather, Sergey, was also an elite Soviet-level goalkeeper. Her mother, Irina, was a biathlete.
Due to the FIG's ban on Russian athletes following the invasion of Ukraine, she was unable to compete in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Below is an overview of her life and competitive career
"The Kramarenko" (a backscale pivot with the free leg bent 30 degrees) Early Life and Family
In June 2024, she underwent knee surgery, which was later reported as having complications due to a medical error. Despite this, she announced her return to competitive gymnastics in late 2025. Her mother, Irina, was a biathlete
She began her gymnastics training at age three in Baku, Azerbaijan, before moving to Novogorsk in 2014 to train under renowned Russian coaches, including Irina Viner-Usmanova .
In early 2026, the International Gymnastics Federation granted her neutral status, potentially allowing her to return to certain international competitions.