Medal record | ||
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Yekaterina Volkova |
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Women's Athletics | ||
Competitor for Russia | ||
Olympic Games | ||
Bronze | 2008 Beijing | 3000 m steeplechase |
World Championships | ||
Gold | 2007 Osaka | 3000 m steeplechase |
Silver | 2005 Helsinki | 3000 m steeplechase |
Yekaterina Gennadiyevna Volkova (Russian: Екатерина Геннадьевна Волкова) (born 12 March 1978 in Kursk) is a Russian long-distance runner who specializes in the 3000 metres steeplechase.
In her major international debut she won the silver medal at the 2005 World Championships. Her time of 9:20.49 was a personal best.
In 2007 she won the gold medal at the 2007 World Championships in a world leading, championship record and personal best time of 9:06.57 minutes.
Sporting positions | ||
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Preceded by Wioletta Janowska |
Women's 3000 m Steeplechase Best Year Performance 2007 |
Succeeded by Gulnara Samitova-Galkina |
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