Slesarenko, Yelena (1982–)
Slesarenko, Yelena (1982–)
Russian high jumper. Name variations: Elena Sivushenko. Born Feb 28, 1982, in Volgograd, USSR.
Won a gold medal for high jump at Athens Olympics (2004), with an Olympic record of 6:9.1; won World Indoor championship (2004).
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