 Yelena Churakova at the 2012 Summer Olympics | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1986-12-16) December 16, 1986 (age 38) |
| Height | 1.74 m (5 ft 8+1⁄2 in) |
| Weight | 56 kg (123 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Russia |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | 400 metres hurdles |
Yelena Anatolyevna Churakova (Russian: Елена Анатольевна Чуракова; born December 16, 1986) is a Russian track and field athlete who specialises in the 400 metres hurdles. She participated in the 2012 Olympics, reaching a semifinal.
In January 2013, she tested positive for testosterone and on April 2 was disqualified for two years.
International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | World Championships | Berlin, Germany | 5th (sf) | 400 m hurdles | 56.11 |
| 2011 | World Championships | Daegu, South Korea | 8th | 400 m hurdles | 55.17 |
| 2012 | European Championships | Helsinki, Finland | 5th | 400 m hurdles | 54.78 (PB) |
| Olympic Games | London, United Kingdom | 5th (sf) | 400 m hurdles | 55.70 |
References
- Fyodorov, Gennady (April 2, 2012). "Kuzenkova and Krivelyova get two-year bans for doping". Reuters. Retrieved 2 April 2013.
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