Baranova, Elena (1972–)
Baranova, Elena (1972–)
Russian basketball player. Name variations: Yelena Baranova. Born Jan 28, 1972, in Frunze, USSR.
Forward, began professional career at 16 with the Dynamo Moscow (1988); won a team gold medal at Barcelona Olympics (1992) and a team bronze medal at Athens Olympics (2004); placed 2nd at World championships (1998, 2002); in WNBA, played for Utah Starzz (1997–99), Miami Sol (2001), then signed with New York Liberty (2003); played in 4 official games for the Mytischi Biso (Moscow men's team, 1999).
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