Anna Bessonova is a Ukrainian former individual rhythmic gymnast. She is an Olympic Bronze medalist and the 2007 World All-around Champion. A very talented gymnast, she is also a four-time European All-around medalist and the 2003 Grand Prix Final All-around champion. Born into a sporting family, a deep interest in sports came naturally to her. Her father is a former football player while her mother is a former rhythmic gymnast from whom she received her initial training. Her mother, herself a two-time World champion group rhythmic gymnast, introduced Anna to the sport. She started receiving her training when she was five. Her mother soon recognized her talents and ensured that she received training from the reputed coaches Albina Deriugina and Irina Deriugina. Anna started displaying her genius from a young age and became the youngest participant in the Ukrainian team during the 2001 World Championships in Japan. In spite of her young age, she performed very well and got noticed for her skills. Over time she blossomed into a very talented and agile gymnast and went from success to success, peaking at her top form in the 2002 World Cup Final in Stuttgart where she was placed first on the hoop, the rope and the clubs.