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Alesia Turava
Belarusian middle-distance runner
Alesia Turava (Belarusian: Алеся Турава; born 6 December 1979) is a Belarusian middle-distance runner. She is a former world record holder in 3000 metre steeplechase with 9:16.51 minutes, achieved in Gdansk on 27 July 2002. Still, Turava mostly competes over 1500 metres. Her sister, Ryta Turava, also competes in the sport of athletics (20 km race walk).
Contents
- 1 Biography
- 2 Achievements
- 3 Personal bests
- 4 External links
Biography
She won the gold medal in the inaugural 3000 m steeplechase for women held at the 2006 European Athletics Championships in Gothenburg. Her sister Ryta Turava is a successful race walker.
Achievements
Personal bests
- 1500 metres - 3:59.89 min (2002)
- 3000 metres - 8:32.89 min (2001)
- 5000 metres - 15:23.84 min (2000)
- 3000 metre steeplechase - 9:16.51 min (2002)
External links
- Alesia Turava at World Athletics