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1960Apr, 18

Yelena Zhupiyeva-Vyazova

Yelena Zhupiyeva-Vyazova, Ukrainian runner
Yelena Zhupiyeva-Vyazova (Russian: Елена Жупиева-Вязова; born April 18, 1960) is a retired female track and field athlete from Ukraine, who competed mainly in the 10,000 metres. Competing for the Soviet Union as Yelena Zhupiyeva, she won a silver medal in the 10,000 m at the 1987 World Championships in Rome and a bronze medal in the 10,000m at the 1988 Seoul Olympics. As Yelena Vyazova, she won the 1992 CIS Athletics Championships 10,000 m title, and competed at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics.

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  • 4Jul

    Flag of the United States

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    Muhammad Ali

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