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Maria Balaba

Maria Balaba
Balaba in 2006.
Born (1988-05-01) 1 May 1988 (age 36)
Height1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)
Figure skating career
Country Latvia
CoachGalina Efremenko
Skating clubFSC Riga

Maria Balaba (born 1 May 1988) is a Latvian figure skater. She is the 2004–2005 Latvian national champion. Balaba was born in Riga, and is coached by Galina Efremenko.

Competitive highlights

Event 2000–2001 2001–2002 2002–2003 2003–2004 2004–2005 2005–2006 2006–2007
World Junior Championships 42nd 18th QR 22nd QR
Latvian Championships 3rd 3rd 2nd 1st 1st 2nd 2nd
Nebelhorn Trophy 11th
Junior Grand Prix, The Hague 28th
Junior Grand Prix, Poland 31st
Junior Grand Prix, Ukraine 25th
Junior Grand Prix, Ostrava 23rd
European Youth Olympic Days 19th J.
  • J = Junior level; QR = Qualifying Round