Elvira Khasyanova
Elvira Ramilevna Khasyanova is a former synchronised swimmer from Russia and is the director of the Northern Europe and Russia Region for the Special Olympics.
Elvira was a member of the Russian teams that won gold medals in the team competition in 2004, 2008 and 2012 Olympics. She also won World Championships in 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007 and 2011 along with European Championships in 2002, 2004, 2006 and 2010.
Khasyanova has been a member of the national team since 1999. She announced her retirement on 1 November 2012 and began working for the Special Olympics organisation on 1 January 2013.
