Svetlana Ulmasova
Svetlana Ulmasova (Russian: Светпана Упьмасова; born February 4, 1953 died 6 April 2009) was a long-distance runner from the Soviet Union and a former world record holder in the women's 3000 metres (outdoor). She was the 1979 World Cup 3,000 meter champion. She set the world record of 8:27.68 on July 25. 1982. She was a 2 time European Champion over 3,000 meters in 1978 and 1982. As well as a 5-time team medalist at the World Cross Country Championships, twice winning the gold.
Achievements
Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
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Representing Soviet Union | ||||
1978 | European Championships | Prague, Czechoslovakia | 1st | |
1979 | World Cross Country Championships | Limerick, Ireland | 2nd | Team Competition |
1980 | World Cross Country Championships | Paris, France | 1st | Team Competition |
1981 | World Cross Country Championships | Madrid, Spain | 1st | Team Competition |
1982 | European Championships | Athens, Greece | 1st | |
1983 | World Cross Country Championships | Gateshead, England | 2nd | Team Competition |
References
- Svetlana Ulmasova profile at IAAF
External links
Records | ||
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Preceded by Lyudmila Bragina |
Women's 3000 m World Record Holder 25 July 1982 — 26 August 1984 |
Succeeded by Tatyana Kazankina |
Sporting positions | ||
Preceded by Maricica Puică |
Women's 3000 m Best Year Performance 1982 |
Succeeded by Tatyana Kazankina |
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