Arina Averina

Russian individual rhythmic gymnast who was a 2020 Summer Olympics finalist, a two-time (2017, 2019) world all-around silver medallist, a two-time European all-around champion (2018, 2021) and the 2016 Grand Prix Final all-around bronze medallist. She was a three-time (2019–2021) Russian national all-around champion and a three-time (2015, 2017, 2022) Russian national all-around medallist. Her identical twin sister Dina Averina is also a competitive rhythmic gymnast.

Arina Averina was born to Ksenia Averina and her husband Alexey Averin twenty minutes before her identical twin sister Dina. Their sister, Polina, is three years older. The twins began gymnastic training at the age of four. Arina's mole on her right cheekbone near her ear is slightly higher than her sister Dina's. A scar above Arina's right eye is the result of an accident with a club. Arina and Dina share the same instagram account.

On 18 March 2022, Averina, as well as her sister, participated in the Moscow rally in support of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. On 23 February 2024, Arina and Dina announced the end of their sports career at the age of 25.