Diver Alexandra Bibikina from the Penza region has changed her sports citizenship. According to Sportaran.com, she now represents Armenia in international competitions.
The 22-year-old Russian athlete competed as part of the Armenian national team at the 2025 Eurasian Countries Cup in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, which takes place from March 28 to 30.
Alexandra Bibikina won a bronze medal in the 3-meter springboard event, finishing behind Russian athletes. This is her second bronze in this tournament—she placed third last year as well, but at that time as part of the Russian national team. Bibikina is a multiple-time medalist at Russian championships and international youth tournaments.
Women’s 3m Springboard (4th Eurasian Countries Cup)
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Kristina Ilyinykh (Russia) — 330.50
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Vitaliya Korolyova (Russia) — 298.95
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Alexandra Bibikina (Armenia) — 279.20
Another bronze medal for the Armenian national team was won by 16-year-old Alisa Zakaryan in the platform diving event.
Women’s Platform (4th Eurasian Countries Cup)
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Margarita Kuvshinova (Russia) — 316.70
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Elizaveta Kanso (Russia) — 313.25
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Alisa Zakaryan (Armenia) — 230.85