Yuliya Gushchina facts for kids
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| Born | 4 March 1983 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 62 kg (137 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country |  Russia |
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| Sport | Women's athletics | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Event(s) | 4 × 400 m Relay | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Yuliya Aleksandrovna Gushchina (Russian: Ю́лия Александровна Гу́щина) was born on March 4, 1983, in Novocherkassk, Rostov Oblast, Russia. She is a Russian sprinter who was known for competing in the 200 metres and relay races.
In November 2017, some of her results from the 2012 Summer Olympics were officially changed. This happened because of a rule violation that was found after a test.
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Yuliya Gushchina's Athletic Journey
Early Career and Olympic Dreams
Yuliya Gushchina started her journey in athletics as a young sprinter. She worked hard to become one of Russia's top athletes. Her goal was to compete in major international events like the Olympic Games.
In 2008, Gushchina represented Russia at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. She competed in the 4 × 100 metres relay race. Her teammates were Aleksandra Fedoriva, Yuliya Chermoshanskaya, and Yevgeniya Polyakova.
In their first race, they finished second, right behind the team from Jamaica. This result helped them qualify for the final race. In the final, the Russian team ran very fast, finishing in 42.31 seconds. They were awarded the gold medal. Belgium and Nigeria won the other medals. The Jamaican team did not finish the race due to a mistake.
Later Olympic Events and Changes to Records
Yuliya Gushchina also competed in the 4 × 400 metres relay at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. The Russian team initially finished second and received a silver medal.
However, in August 2016, the Olympic gold medal from the 4 × 100 metres relay was taken away from Gushchina and her teammates. This decision was made because one of her teammates, Yuliya Chermoshanskaya, had a rule violation.
Later, in 2017, another change happened to Gushchina's Olympic record. The Russian 4 × 400 metres relay team from the 2012 London Olympics was also disqualified. This was due to a rule violation by another teammate, Antonina Krivoshapka. Because of these changes, all three of Gushchina's Olympic medals were officially removed from the records.
World Championships Participation
Yuliya Gushchina also competed in the World Championships. In the 2009 World Championships held in Berlin, she focused on the 200 metres race. She made it to the semi-finals but did not reach the final.
In the 4 × 100 metres relay at the 2009 World Championships, the Russian team finished fourth. This was a bit disappointing for them. Jamaica won that race, followed by Bahamas in second place and Germany in third.
At the 2013 World Championships in Moscow, Gushchina was part of the Russian 4 × 400 metres relay team. The team initially won a gold medal. However, this medal was later disqualified due to a rule violation.
International Competitions Overview
Yuliya Gushchina competed in many important international events throughout her career. These competitions allowed her to test her skills against athletes from all over the world.
- 2002 World Junior Championships: She earned a bronze medal in the 4 × 400 metres relay.
- 2003 European U23 Championships: She won a gold medal in the 4 × 400 metres relay.
- 2006 European Championships: She won a gold medal in the 4 × 100 metres relay and a silver medal in the 200 metres.
- 2008 World Indoor Championships: She won a gold medal in the 4 × 400 metres relay.
Many of her other results, including those from the Olympics and some World Championships, were later disqualified due to rule violations.
Personal Best Times
Yuliya Gushchina achieved impressive personal best times in her sprinting events:
- 100 metres – 11.13 seconds (set in 2006)
- 200 metres – 22.53 seconds (set in 2005)
- 400 metres – 49.28 seconds (set in 2012)
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See also
In Spanish: Yúliya Gúshchina para niños
