Natalia Yakushenko (Ukrainian: Наталія Якушенко, born March 2, 1972) is a Soviet-Ukrainian luger who has competed since 1987. She won two bronze medals at the FIL World Luge Championships (Women's singles: 2009, Mixed team: 1990).
Competing in five Winter Olympics, Yakuchenko earned her best finish of eighth in the women's singles event both in 1992 and 1994.
Luge World Cup
Podiums
Season | Stage | Result |
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1994–95 | ![]() |
3 |
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3 | |
2004–05 | ![]() |
3 |
2005–06 | ![]() |
2 |
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3 | |
2006–07 | ![]() |
3 |
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2 | |
2008–09 | ![]() |
2 |
References
- 1992 luge women's singles results
- 1994 luge women's singles results
- 1998 luge women's singles results
- 2006 luge women's singles results
- FIL-Luge profile
- Hickok sports information on World champions in luge and skeleton.
External links
- Nataliia Yakushenko at the International Luge Federation
- Nataliya Yakushenko at Olympedia
- Natalia Yakushenko at Olympics.com