Eva Kononova
Russian rhythmic gymnast

Eva Olegovna Kononova (Russian: Ева Олеговна Кононова; born 28 November 2009) is a Russian individual rhythmic gymnast. She is the 2026 Russian hoop champion and all-around bronze medallist.
Early life
Kononova is a native of the Tyumen Oblast.
Career
Senior
She debuted as a senior in early 2025.
In 2025, she competed at the Russian Championships, placing 36th in the all-around qualification and not advancing to the final.
In June 2025, she moved to the Sky Grace academy, where she started training under Evgenia Eliseeva and Olga Minigalina.
In 2026, she again competed at the Russian Championships, this time placing 2nd in the all-around qualification and winning bronze in the all-around final behind Arina Kovshova and Sofia Ilteriakova.
In late May 2026, it was reported that she would replace Arina Kovshova at the European Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships in Varna, Bulgaria.
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