Ekatherina Kapitonova
Birthdate: 3/17/2000
Program: Rhythmic
Level: Senior
Current Residence: Staten Island, NY
Club: E.K. Academy of Rhythmic Gymnastics
Head Coach: Natalya Kiriyenko
Other Coaches: Irina Khamidullina
Personal Information
Nickname: Kat
Birthplace: Manhattan, NY
Hometown: Staten Island, NY
Instagram: Instagram.com/ekatherinakapitonova
Name of High School: Tottenville High School
High School Graduation Year: 2018
Year you began gymnastics: 2003
Favorite Event: Ribbon
How did you get involved in gymnastics: My mom always dreamed of me being a rhythmic gymnast so she brought me to a small class in Brooklyn when I was 3 years old and I loved it ever since.
Favorite thing about gymnastics: My favorite thing is to be able to express myself in all my routines with different styles. As well as perform for different audiences and perform for them to the best of my ability. Enjoy competing and improving on from the previous competitions.
What are your goals for gymnastics?: To be able to perform to the best of my ability and complete consistent routines
Names of parents/guardians/spouse: Anna and Alexander Kapitonov(a)
Names of sibling(s): Elizabeth
Family members in sports: Sister(rhythmic gymnastics-Junior National Champion)
Interests Outside the Gym
Favorite school subject: Institute Common Core Algebra 1 with Mr.Bramley
Hobbies or favorite activities: Swimming, Writing, and Running/Jogging
Favorite music: Ranges from Classical Music to Pop Music to Jazz Music
Favorite book(s): The Glass Castle, The Beginning of Everything, Treasure Island, and Action-packed books
Favorite movie(s): Jumanji, Inside Man, and comedies/action
Favorite TV show(s): SVU, 90210, Prison Break, and Gossip Girl
Favorite Food: Mangos and Cucumbers
National Competition Results
International Competition Results