Irina Vorobyova paired with Alexander Vlasov, and then with Igor Lisovsky. With the latter, she became the winner of the 1981 world championship. In the same year they became European champions. After completing her career, Vorobyova moved to the United States, where she worked as a coach.
“Throughout her sports career, Irina, paired with her partners, showed crazy results! She was insanely dedicated, hardworking… A man of iron will and strong character. She never gave in to difficulties and knew how to get together at the right time and overcome everything! A bright personality, ”said the athlete’s coach Tamara Moskvina.
