Svetlana Khorkina
Svetlana Khorkina is the most polarizing gymnast on this list—and that’s exactly why she belongs here.
She built routines around herself, challenged judges, and carried an edge that people still argue about. Khorkina vs Gabby Douglas isn’t just gymnastics—it’s attitude vs breakthrough.
Put her against Olga Korbut and it’s even better. Korbut made people fall in love with the sport. Khorkina made them argue about it.
If you like your champions clean and quiet, you won’t pick her. If you think personality matters, you probably will.
Svetlana Khorkina's Rankings
Gymnasts
Rank: #9 (see rankings)
Win Rate: 30.3%
Streak: ❄️ 10-match losing streak
Best matchups (highest win rate)
- Svetlana Khorkina vs Nastia Liukin - Wins 75.0% of battles
- Svetlana Khorkina vs Rebeca Andrade - Wins 33.3% of battles
- Svetlana Khorkina vs Gabby Douglas - Wins 25.0% of battles
Worst matchups (lowest win rate)
- Svetlana Khorkina vs Olga Korbut - Loses 100.0% of battles
- Svetlana Khorkina vs Mary Lou Retton - Loses 100.0% of battles
- Svetlana Khorkina vs Gabby Douglas - Loses 75.0% of battles