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When did Elena Mukhina start as a gymnast?
Mukhina took an interest in gymnastics and figure skating at an early age. When an athletic scout visited her school, she eagerly volunteered to try out for gymnastics.
Was Elena Mukhina picked during the tryouts?
When did Elena Mukhina join the national team?
What was Elena Mukhina's greatest achievement?
She won the all-around title at the 1978 World Championships in Strasbourg, France.
Did Elena Mukhina ever go to the olympics?
She never made it to the Olympics because she had broken her neck.

Question: had she won other competitions before the olympics?
Self-contained rewrite: Had Elena Mukhina won other competitions?