Zakharova, Svetlana (1970–)

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Zakharova, Svetlana (1970–)

Russian marathon runner. Born Sept 15, 1970, in Attayevo, Chuvashiya Republic, USSR; trained with Valentina Yegorova.

Won Honolulu Marathon (1997); placed 2nd in London Marathon (2001) and 3rd in World championships (2001); won Boston Marathon (2003).

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