Among many sportsmen I like Lilia Podkopayeva. She was born in Donetsk. She began to go in for gymnastics in her early childhood.Thanks to her talent and hard work Podkopaeva won 45 gold, 21 silver and 14 bronze medals in international competitions. She became an absolute champion of the world, an absolute champion of Europe and the absolute champion of the Olympic Games in Atlanta.
After finishing her career Lilia Podkopaev took public activities. She founded the International Charitable Foundation "Health generations" and sports festival "Golden Lily". Her fans around the world dedicate her poems and songs and even make sculptures. People all over the world admire her talent, skills, hard work and charm.