Krivelyova, Svetlana (1969–)

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Krivelyova, Svetlana (1969–)

Soviet track-and-field athlete. Born June 13, 1969, in Bryansk, USSR.

At Barcelona Olympics, won a gold medal in the shot put (1992); won a bronze medal at Athens Olympics (2004); at World championships, placed 1st (2003); at World Indoor championships, placed 1st (1993, 1999, 2004).

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