Yelena Anatolyevna Churakova (Russian: Елена Анатольевна Чуракова; born December 16, 1986) is a Russian track and field athlete who specialises in the 400 metres hurdles. She participated in the 2012 Olympics, reaching a semifinal.
In January 2013, she tested positive for testosterone and on April 2 was disqualified for two years.[1]
International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | World Championships | Berlin, Germany | 5th (sf) | 400 m hurdles | 56.11 |
| 2011 | World Championships | Daegu, South Korea | 8th | 400 m hurdles | 55.17 |
| 2012 | European Championships | Helsinki, Finland | 5th | 400 m hurdles | 54.78 (PB) |
| Olympic Games | London, United Kingdom | 5th (sf) | 400 m hurdles | 55.70 |
References
- ^ Fyodorov, Gennady (April 2, 2012). "Kuzenkova and Krivelyova get two-year bans for doping". Reuters. Retrieved 2 April 2013.
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