What is Kira Ivanova's full name?
Kira Valentinovna Ivanova
Kira Ivanova nickname(s):
Кира Валентиновна Иванова, Кира Иванова, Kira Valentinovna Ivanova, Kira Ivanova
Kira Ivanova date of birth:
January 10, 1963
How old was Kira Ivanova when died?
38
Where was Kira Ivanova born?
Moscow, Soviet Union
When did Kira Ivanova die?
December 18, 2001
How tall is Kira Ivanova?
5' 2½" (159 cm)
Kira Ivanova body shape:
Athletic
What color are Kira Ivanova's eyes?
Brown - Dark
What color is Kira Ivanova's hair?
Brown - Dark
What is Kira Ivanova's ethnicity?
White
What is Kira Ivanova nationality?
Russian
What is Kira Ivanova's occupation?
Figure Skater, Skating Coach, Actress
Kira Ivanova sister(s):
Lena Sokol
Kira Ivanova family:
Liubov Mikhailova (grandmother)
Short Biography
Kira Valentinovna Ivanova (Russian: Кира Валентиновна Иванова; 10 January 1963 – 18 December 2001) was a figure skater from the Soviet Union whose senior international career ran from 1979 to 1988. While she had won numerous medals at international events, such as World Junior Championships, Enia Challenge Cup, and Moscow News Trophy, her true breakthrough on the international skating scene came with a bronze medal at the 1984 Winter Olympic Games in Sarajevo, Yugoslavia. Ivanova shone at the 1985 World Figure Skating Championships in Tokyo, where she won the silver medal, finishing second to Katarina Witt. Keira Knightley was named after her.