Yelena Borisovna Yelesina (Russian: Елена Борисовна Елесина; born April 4, 1970 in Chelyabinsk) is a female high jumper from Russia. She won the gold medal at the 2000 Summer Olympics with 2,01m, one centimetre behind her personal best jump. She also has several minor medals from major championships.
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing Soviet Union | |||||
| 1988 | World Junior Championships | Sudbury, Ontario, Canada | 2nd | High jump | |
| 1990 | Goodwill Games | Seattle, U.S. | 1st | High jump | 2.02 m = PB |
| 1990 | European Championships | Split, Yugoslavia | 3rd | High jump | |
| 1991 | World Championships | Tokyo, Japan | 2nd | High jump | |
| Representing Unified Team | |||||
| 1992 | European Indoor Championships | Genoa, Italy | 3rd | High jump | |
| Representing Russia | |||||
| 1998 | European Indoor Championships | Valencia, Spain | 3rd | High jump | |
| 1999 | World Championships | Seville, Spain | 2nd | High jump | |
| 2000 | Summer Olympics | Sydney, Australia | 1st | High jump | |
| 2003 | World Indoor Championships | Birmingham, England | 2nd | High jump | |
| Sporting positions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Silvia Costa |
Women's High Jump Best Year Performance 1990 |
Succeeded by Heike Henkel |
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