Tatjana Kurilova (Tallinn, Reval Sport Sports Club) was crowned Aerobics Queen 2014 at the competition held at Arigato Sports Centre on October 25. Helena Hanni (Tallinn) finished second and Karolin Möllits (Rakvere) third.
Held for the 21st time, the competition attracted 26 contestants vying for the crown. After three rounds, the jury selected eight finalists. The contestants were led by some of Estonia’s best-known trainers: Silja Siller, Sven Idarand, Oliver Soomets, Elisabeth Kodusaar. They were joined by their southern neighbour Kaspars Ozolinš and Spain’s Jessica Exposito.
“The jury assessed physical fitness, exercise technique, performance skills and expressiveness,” explained jury chair Kadri Liivak, vice president of the Estonian Gymnastics Federation and one of Estonia’s first aerobics instructors, outlining the reasons behind the decision.
Past winners have always been role models for those aspiring to the coveted title. The first winner, Mairit Saluveer (later Miss Estonia 1997), also served on this year’s jury. Joining her to select the new queen were renowned aerobics and fitness specialists Tiina-Mai Ott Serjamaa and Riina Suhotskaja-Kajari; Tervis Pluss editor-in-chief Evelin Kivilo-Paas; television journalist and healthy living advocate Tiina Park; Tõnu Seil, Deputy Secretary General for Sport at the Ministry of Culture; Golden Club head trainer Martin Luhari; renowned dancesport specialist Marko Kiigajaan; and the event’s original founder, Kai Ilp.
The closely contested competition also saw special awards presented: Helena Hanni was named Tervis Pluss magazine’s favourite and was also Arigato Sports Club’s choice. Fitness.ee selected Tatjana Kurilova as its “FitStar 2014”.
Singers Tanja Mihhailova and Lauri Pihlap hosted the lively event, with dance performances by DanceAct Dance Studio’s Bailatino Team, competitive ballroom dancers from Revalia Dance School, the Brilliance dance studio show group, Esteetika Dance School and A-Rühm’s dancers, Vako and Helena. Oleg Anissimov and Egle Eller-Nabi’s bikini fitness athletes showcased their impressive physiques. Multiple Estonian rhythmic gymnastics champions Viktoria and Olga Bogdanova demonstrated gymnastics at the highest level.
The top competitors received a wealth of prizes from sponsors and supporters. The grand prize included a designer dress by Gerli Põldoja, Reebok sports gear, a cover story in the December issue of Tervis Pluss and a year-long partnership contract with Fat Burner.
The event was organised by the Estonian Gymnastics Federation in cooperation with Arigato Sports Club, Reebok and Fitness.ee, with our supporters also helping to make the competition a success: Replay, Marc and Andre, Artdeco, OiOi Crystal Jewellery, Kadarbiku mahlad, Sanitelle, Laagri Swimming Pool, Masha lilled, Look My Best, Neolife.
Coverage on ERR
Author: Estonian Gymnastics Federation
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