Irina Korzhanenko facts for kids
Irina Nikolayevna Korzhanenko (born on May 16, 1974, in Azov) is a former Russian athlete. She was a shot putter, which means she competed in a sport where athletes "put" or push a heavy ball as far as they can. Irina became well-known when she won a bronze medal at the World Indoor Championships in 1997. After that, she won many more big competitions, becoming a champion in Europe and at other World Indoor events.
About Doping in Sports
Doping is when athletes use certain substances to unfairly improve their performance. These substances are against the rules in sports. If an athlete tests positive for doping, they can lose their medals and be banned from competing.
Irina Korzhanenko tested positive for doping at the World Indoor Championships in 1999. Because of this, she lost her silver medal. She was also not allowed to compete for two years.
Later, at the 2004 Summer Olympics, Irina first won a gold medal in shot put. However, she tested positive for a banned substance. As a result, she was stripped of her gold medal. The International Athletics Federation (IAAF) later banned her from competing for life. Even though officials asked her to return the gold medal, she has not done so.
International Competitions and Achievements
Irina Korzhanenko competed in many important events around the world. She represented Russia in these competitions. Here are some of her results:
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | World Championships | Gothenburg, Sweden | 12th | Shot put | 17.88 m | |
| 1996 | Olympic Games | Atlanta, United States | 8th | Shot put | 18.68 m | |
| 1997 | World Indoor Championships | Paris, France | 3rd | Shot put | 19.49 m | |
| World Championships | Athens, Greece | 16th | Shot put | 17.80 m | ||
| World Student Games | Catania, Italy | 1st | Shot put | 19.39 m | ||
| IAAF Grand Prix Final | Fukuoka, Japan | 3rd | Shot put | 19.06 m | ||
| 1998 | European Indoor Championships | Valencia, Spain | 1st | Shot put | 20.25 m | |
| IAAF World Cup | Johannesburg, South Africa | 2nd | Shot put | 19.04 m | ||
| 1999 | World Indoor Championships | Maebashi, Japan | DQ (2nd) | Shot put | 20.56 m | Doping |
| 2001 | World Championships | Edmonton, Canada | 5th | Shot put | 19.35 m | |
| 2002 | European Championships | Munich, Germany | 1st | Shot put | 20.64 m | |
| IAAF World Cup | Madrid, Spain | 1st | Shot put | 20.20 m | ||
| 2003 | World Indoor Championships | Birmingham, United Kingdom | 1st | Shot put | 20.55 m | |
| World Championships | Paris, France | 4th | Shot put | 19.17 m | ||
| IAAF World Athletics Final | Monte Carlo, Monaco | 5th | Shot put | 18.48 m | ||
| 2004 | Olympic Games | Athens, Greece | DQ (1st) | Shot put | 21.06 m | Doping |
See also
- List of doping cases in athletics
- List of stripped Olympic medals
- List of 2004 Summer Olympics medal winners
- List of IAAF World Indoor Championships medalists (women)
- List of European Athletics Championships medalists (women)
- List of European Athletics Indoor Championships medalists (women)
- Doping at the Olympic Games
- Doping in Russia
