She began gymnastics at age 10 and was coached by Nelli Saladze .
Irina Gabashvili ( born 15 August 1960 , Tbilisi -- died 23 March 2009 ) was a Georgian - born Soviet gymnast .
Irina Gabashvili began gymnastics at age 10 and was coached by Nelli Saladze .
Irina Gabashvili ( born 15 August 1960 , Tbilisi -- died 23 March 2009 ) was a Georgian - born Soviet gymnast .