Yelesina, Yelena (1970–)

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Yelesina, Yelena (1970–)

Russian high jumper. Name variations: Elena Yelesina. Born April 4, 1970, in Chelyabinsk, USSR.

Won silver medals at World championships (1991, 1999) and a bronze at European championships (1990); won a gold medal for high jump at Sydney Olympics (2000).

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