Burtaev began synchronised swimming at ten years old, Burtaev finished 4th in the team event at the 2010 Swiss Open in Arbon, Switzerland. In 2012, she was selected to represent
Australia at the
2012 Summer Olympics in synchronized swimming along with team-mates
Eloise Amberger,
Jenny-Lyn Anderson,
Sarah Bombell,
Tamika Domrow,
Bianca Hammett,
Tarren Otte,
Francesca Owen and
Samantha Reid. At 17, Burtaev was the youngest member of the Australian squad. Burtaev was also scheduled to perform a solo synchro routine, along with some of the other members of the team. In 2013, Burtaev and Bianca Hammett competed in the duet events at the
2013 World Aquatics Championships, placing 22nd in the Technical Duet with a score of 71.700, and placing 30th in the Free Duet with a score of 70.180. Prior to the World Championships, Burtaev and Hammett represented Australia at the 2013 French Open, and the 2013 Japan Open. ==References==