Yelena Sidorchenkova Orlova (born 30 May 1980) is a Russian long-distance runner who specializes in the 3000 metres steeplechase.
She finished sixth in 3000 m steeplechase at the 2006 European Athletics Championships and eleventh in 3000 metres at the 2008 World Indoor Championships.
On 12 February 2012, running under the name of Yelena Orlova, she claimed the World Record in the rarely run and non-standard, indoor 2000 metres steeplechase, running 6:06.11 at the Moscow City Championships.[1]
Competition record
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Russia | |||||
| 2003 | World Indoor Championships | Birmingham, United Kingdom | 17th (h) | 3000 m | 9:13.51 |
| 2006 | European Championships | Gothenburg, Sweden | 6th | 3000 m s'chase | 9:38.05 |
| 2008 | World Indoor Championships | Valencia, Spain | 11th (h) | 3000 m | 9:01.81 |
| 2009 | World Championships | Berlin, Germany | 22nd (h) | 3000 m s'chase | 9:37.16 |
| 2012 | Olympic Games | London, United Kingdom | 18th (h) | 3000 m s'chase | 9:33.14 |
Personal bests
- 800 metres - 2:03.10 min (2008)
- 1500 metres - 4:05.77 min (2008), indoor - 4:06.04 min (2008)
- 3000 metres - 8:56.29 min (2008), indoor - 8:43.88 min (2006)
- 3000 metres steeplechase - 9:22.15 min (2009)
- 5000 metres - 15:03.88 min (2008)
References
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