Khasyanova Joins Cardinal

STANFORD, Calif. – Elvira Khasyanova, who earned three Olympic gold medals competing for Russia, has been named an assistant coach for the synchronized swimming team, it was announced Tuesday. She will join Megan Azebu, who was named head coach on May 25, 2018.
 
"I am thrilled to welcome Elvira to the Stanford synchro family," said Azebu. "Her athletic achievements within the sport are tremendous and her coaching experience with the U.S. National Team will allow her to bring a wealth of experience to the table."
 
Khasyanova captured gold in 2004, 2008 and 2012. She also claimed World Championships in 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007 and 2011, adding European titles in 2002, 2004, 2006 and 2010.
 
Khasyanova comes to The Farm after spending the last three years coaching with the U.S. National Team. She worked with the senior and junior squads, traveling to major competitions in China, Japan, Canada and the U.S. as part of the FINA World Series for Artistic Swimming.  Khasyanova also coached at the Junior Worlds in Hungary this summer.
 
"Although she is new to collegiate synchro, I know that she is excited for the challenge," Azebu said. "She brings an elite, international perspective to our program which will help us prepare for the 2019 Collegiate National Championships in San Antonio, Texas."
 
The Cardinal has secured seven national crowns, the most recent in 2016, and finished second in 2017 and 2018.