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Yelena Afanasyeva (athlete)

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Russian middle-distance runner

Yelena Aleksandrovna Vlasova-Afanasyeva (Russian: Елена Александровна Афанасьева; born March 1, 1967, in Kulebaki) is a former Russian athlete who competed in the 800 metres. Her greatest achievements include a European title as well as a 1997 World Championships silver medal. The same year she achieved the time of 1:56.61 minutes in Zurich. Afanasyeva retired after the 2001 season.

International competitions

Representing  Russia
Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
1992 World Cup Havana, Cuba 3rd 800 m 2:02.19
1993 World Indoor Championships Toronto, Canada 4nd 800 m 2:01.87
1995 World Indoor Championships Barcelona, Spain 2nd 800 m 1:59.79
World Championships Gothenburg, Sweden 12th (sf) 800 m 2:03.66
1996 Olympic Games Atlanta, United States 5th 800 m 1:59.57
1997 World Championships Athens, Greece 2nd 800 m 1:57.56
1998 European Championships Budapest, Hungary 1st 800 m 1:58.50
World Cup Johannesburg, South Africa 2nd 800 m 2:00.20
2001 World Indoor Championships Lisbon, Portugal 5th 800 m 2:02.17

See also

References

European Athletics Championships champions in women's 800 metres
Russian Athletics Championships women's 800 metres champions


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