Yekaterina Volkova (runner)
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Yekaterina Gennadiyevna Volkova (Russian: Екатерина Геннадьевна Волкова) (born 16 February 1978 in Zheleznogorsk Kursk Oblast) is a Russian long-distance runner, who specializes in the 3000 metres steeplechase.
Quick Facts Medal record, Women's athletics ...
Medal record | ||
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Women's athletics | ||
Representing Russia | ||
Disqualified | 2008 Beijing | 3000 m s'chase |
World Championships | ||
2007 Osaka | 3000 m s'chase | |
2005 Helsinki | 3000 m s'chase |
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In her major international debut Volkova won the silver medal at the 2005 World Championships. Her time of 9:20.49 was a personal best.[citation needed]
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.[citation needed]