Natalya Sharova (born October 4, 1972) was a professional sprinter from Russia. She won a gold medal in the 4x400 m relay at the 1999 World Championships in Athletics and in the 1997 World Indoor Championships in Athletics, in both cases by virtue of running in the heats for her team.[1]

Natalya Sharova
Personal information
Born (1972-10-04) October 4, 1972 (age 51)
Achievements and titles
National finals
Medal record
Women's athletics
Representing  Jamaica
IAAF World Championships
Gold medal – first place 1999 Seville 4x400 m
IAAF World Indoor Championships
Gold medal – first place 1997 4x400 m
World University Games
Gold medal – first place 1997 4x400 m

She also won a gold medal in the 4x400m at the 1997 World University Games by running in the final. She continued to run professionally until 2004.[1][2]

Major international competitions edit

Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
1997 IAAF World Indoor Championships Paris, France 1st (Heat 2, Heats) 4x400m 3:29.85
1999 IAAF World Championships in Athletics Sevilla, Spain 1st (Heat 1, Heats) 4x400m 3:24.51

[1]

Domestic competitions edit

Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
2002 Russia Indoor Championships Volgograd, Russia 2nd (Heat 1, Heats) 400m 54.05
2002 Russia Championships Cheboksary, Russia 4th (Heat 1, Heats) 800m 2:05.97
2003 Russia Championships Tula, Russia 5th (Heat 7, Heats) 400m 54.87
2004 Russia Championships Tula, Russia 4th (Heat 3, Heats) 400m 54.22

[1]

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d Natalya Sharova at Tilastopaja (registration required)
  2. ^ Natalya Sharova at World Athletics