Yelena Romanova facts for kids
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| Born | 20 March 1963 Voronezh, Russia |
| Died | 28 January 2007 (aged 43) Volgograd, Russia |
| Height | 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) |
| Weight | 51 kg (112 lb) |
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| Sport | Middle-distance running |
| Club | SA Volgograd |
Yelena Nikolaevna Romanova (Russian: Елена Николаевна Романова) was a famous Russian distance runner. She was born on March 20, 1963. Yelena became an Olympic champion in 1992, winning a gold medal.
She passed away on January 28, 2007, at the age of 43, in her home in Volgograd. At the time, she was working as an athletics coach. She helped train young athletes at a local sports school. She also worked with members of the Russian national athletic team.
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Yelena Romanova's Amazing Running Career
Yelena Romanova was a very talented athlete. She competed in many big races around the world. She ran in events like the 3000 meters and 10,000 meters.
Early Achievements
Yelena started showing her talent in the late 1980s.
- In 1987, she finished 5th in the 3000 meters at the World Championships in Rome, Italy.
- In 1990, she won a bronze medal at the World Cross Country Championships in France.
- Also in 1990, she earned a silver medal in the 3000 meters at the Goodwill Games in Seattle, United States.
European and World Success
The year 1990 was very successful for Yelena.
- At the European Championships in Split, Yugoslavia, she won two medals.
- She took home a silver medal in the 3000 meters.
- Even better, she won a gold medal in the 10,000 meters race!
In 1991, Yelena continued her strong performance.
- She won a silver medal in the 3000 meters at the World Championships in Tokyo, Japan.
- She set her personal best time of 8 minutes and 36.06 seconds in that race.
Olympic Gold Medal
Yelena Romanova's biggest achievement came in 1992.
- She competed at the Olympic Games in Barcelona, Spain.
- Representing the Unified Team, she won the gold medal in the 3000 meters. This was a huge moment in her career!
Later Career
After her Olympic win, Yelena continued to compete.
- In 1993, she finished 6th in the 3000 meters at the World Championships in Stuttgart, Germany.
- She also competed in the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, United States.
- There, she placed 6th in the 5000 meters race.
Yelena Romanova was a dedicated athlete who achieved great success in middle and long-distance running.
Images for kids
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Yelena Romanova, an Olympic gold medalist.
See also
In Spanish: Yelena Románova para niños
