Uijana Semjonova
- A dominant force on the international basketball scene
- Towered above the opposition, both literally and figuratively, as a seven-foot plus stalwart for the Soviet National Team for over two decades
- Collected some 45 medals in a career which began in 1968
- Was a two-time Olympic gold medalist, playing for the Soviet Union in both the 1976 and 1980 Games
- Collection of gold medals also includes 15 from the Soviet National Championships, 11 from the European Championships, and three from the World Championships
- Never lost a single game playing in international competition during her 18-year career
- Was voted the most popular athlete in her country 12 times between 1970 and 1985