When was Anna Kozlova born and where was she born?
Anna Kozlova was born on the 30th of December 1972 in Leningrad, RFSFR, Soviet Union. Her parents were a mathematics professor and a swimming instructor.
Questions about Anna Kozlova
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Why did Anna Kozlova defect from the Soviet Union to the United States?
Anna Kozlova defected to the United States in 1993 after seeing the American team at the 1989 World Cup in Paris. She chose to leave her homeland to pursue a life in America despite the risks involved.
How did Anna Kozlova obtain her U.S. citizenship?
Anna Kozlova received her green card in 1994 after a stranger in a diner gave her money to pay for an immigration lawyer. She officially became a U.S. citizen on the 7th of October 1999.
What medals did Anna Kozlova win at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens?
Anna Kozlova won two bronze medals at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens. She earned one bronze medal in the duet competition with partner Alison Bartosik and another bronze medal in the team competition.
Which Olympics did Anna Kozlova miss due to her citizenship wait?
Anna Kozlova missed the 1996 Atlanta Games because she waited five years to receive U.S. citizenship. She competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney as an American citizen.