Margarita Ryzhova

Russia

Residence	Nizhny Novgorod, RUS
Higher education	Sport Management - Sochi State University [branch]: Nizhny Novgorod, RUS
Languages	English, Russian
Family	Husband Anton Ryzhov
Other names	Margarita Safonova

Personal Bests	Event	Record	Date	Location
Personal Bests
	Event	Record	Date	Location
	500m	38.94	20 Nov 2015	Salt Lake City, UT
	1000m	1:15.97	14 Nov 2015	Calgary
	1500m	1:57.35	15 Nov 2015	Calgary
	3000m	4:17.20	01 Feb 2015	Hamar
	5000m	7:33.97	29 Dec 2014	Kolomna

General Interest

Awards and honours

She holds the title of Master of Sport in the Russian Federation. (minsport.gov.ru, 29 May 2015)

Social Media

General Interest

Hobbies	Reading. (Athlete, 04 Jan 2015)
Memorable sporting achievement	Finishing third in 1000m and 1500m at the 2015 Russian Single Distances Championships. (Athlete, 04 Dec 2015)

Sport Specific Information

Reason for choosing this sport

She was introduced to the sport by one of her teachers, and she found she enjoyed the sensation of going fast.

General Interest

Most influential person in career

Coach Vladimir Akilov. (Athlete, 04 Dec 2015)

Sport Specific Information

When and where did you begin this sport?

She began skating in 2002 in Nizhny Novgorod, Russian Federation.

General Interest

Sporting philosophy / motto

"Live every moment of your life." (Athlete, 04 Jan 2015)

Championships results	Year	Competition	Event	Rank
Championships results
	2014/2015	World Single Distances Championships	1500m	16
	2014/2015	World Single Distances Championships	1000m	19

World Cups	Year	Competition	Event	Rank
World Cups
	2015/2016	Inzell	Team Pursuit 6 Laps	3
	2015/2016	World Cup Classification	1500m	27
	2014/2015	World Cup Classification	1500m	28
	2015/2016	World Cup Classification	1000m	31
	2014/2015	World Cup Classification	1000m	39