Lyubov Gurina
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Lyubov Gurina (born August 6, 1957, in Matushkino, Kirov Oblast) is a retired middle-distance runner who represented the USSR and later Russia. Competing mainly in the 800-metre run, in 1994 she became the oldest European champion at the age of 37. In addition, she co-holds the world record in the rarely contested 4x800 meter relay, with 7:50.17 set in 1984.
Gurina competed at the 1992 Summer Olympics, and won her semi-final heat in 2:00.77. In the final heat, however, she finished eighth.
[edit] Achievements
| Year | Tournament | Venue | Result | Extra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | World Championships | Helsinki, Finland | 2nd | |
| 1986 | European Championships | Stuttgart, West Germany | 3rd | |
| 1987 | World Championships | Rome, Italy | 3rd | 1:55.56 PB |
| 1990 | European Indoor Championships | Glasgow, Scotland | 1st | |
| 1991 | World Indoor Championships | Seville, Spain | 4th | |
| 1992 | Olympic Games | Barcelona, Spain | 8th | |
| 1993 | World Championships | Stuttgart, Germany | 2nd | |
| 1994 | European Championships | Helsinki, Finland | 1st | |
| 1995 | World Championships | Gothenburg, Sweden | 7th |
[edit] Personal bests
- 800 metres - 1:55.56 min (1987)
- 1500 metres - 4:02.47 min (1994)
[edit] External links
- IAAF profile for Lyubov Gurina
- Sporting Heroes
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