Biography
She started rhythmic gymnastics in 1990 at age 4. Originally, she trained in Russia but, she was invited to train in Belarus with the coach, Irina Leparskaya, who has trained many prominent gymnasts.
Inna made her international debut in 2001. At the 2004 Athens Olympics she came 7th All-Around with a score of 100.575 (Hoop 25.00, Ball 25.300, Clubs 25.200, Ribbon 25.075). At the 2007 World Championships at Patras, Greece Inna placed 4th in the All-Around. Then at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games Inna Zhukova won a silver medal in All-Around competition. Beijing 2008 was the finish of her active competitive career. Currently (2009) Inna is not an active competitor in world class rhythmic gymnastics, except to give occasional gala exhibitions (e.g. at LA Lights in Feb, 2009). Also 2009, it is reported that Inna is working for an insurance company in Belarus.
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