Yelena Motalova (Russian: Елена Моталова; born 28 January 1971) is a long-distance runner from Russia, who specializes mainly in the 3000 metres steeplechase. She is a former world record holder in this obstacle race, clocking 9:48.88 on 31 July 1999 in Tula.[1] She was the Russian national champion in the steeplechase in 1999. She competed at the 1998 IAAF World Road Relay Championships for Russia and led off her team to sixth place.[2] She won the Murtenlauf in 1999 and the Annecy Half Marathon in 2001.[3]

International competitions

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Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
1998 World Road Relay Championships Manaus, Brazil 6th Marathon relay 2:30:04
1999 IAAF World Cross Country Championships Belfast, United Kingdom 53rd Short race 16:43
10th Team 181 pts
Military World Games Zagreb, Croatia 5th 5000 m 15:56.05

National titles

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References

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Records
Preceded by Women's 3000 m steeplechase
World Record Holder

July 31, 1999 – August 7, 2000
Succeeded by
Sporting positions
Preceded by Women's 3000 m steeplechase
Best Year Performance

1999
Succeeded by