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Elena Krykanova,[1] also romanizedasKrikanova, (Russian: Елена Крыканова)[2] is a former ice dancer who represented the Soviet Union. With former partner Evgeni Platov, she is a three-time World Junior champion (1984–1986).[3][4] They began skating together around December 1976 in Odessa and were coached by Boris Rublev until 1982 when they moved to Moscow to train under Natalia Dubova.[5]
In January 1990, she defected to the United States along with Gorsha Sur, Igor Shpilband, and Veronica Pershina.[1]
(with Platov)
| Event | 1983–84 | 1984–85 | 1985–86 |
|---|---|---|---|
| World Junior Championship | 1st | 1st | 1st |
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