Nikolayeva, Yelena (1966–)

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Nikolayeva, Yelena (1966–)

Soviet track-and-field athlete. Name variations: Elena Nikolayeva. Born Feb 1, 1966, in Cheboksary, Russia.

Won a silver medal at Barcelona Olympics (1992) and a gold medal at Atlanta Olympics (1996), both for 10-km walk; won European Race Walking Cup (2003).

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