Yekaterina Volkova

Yekaterina Gennadiyevna Volkova ( _ru. Екатерина Геннадьевна Волкова) (born 12 March 1978 in Kursk) is a Russian long-distance runner who specializes in the 3000 metres steeplechase.

In her major international debut she won the silver medal at the 2005 World Championships. Her time of 9:20.49 was a personal best.

In 2007 she won the gold medal at the 2007 World Championships in a world leading, championship record and personal best time of 9:06.57 minutes.

Personal bests

*1500 metres - 4:09.03 min (2005)
*3000 metres - 8:54.64 min (2005)
*3000 metres steeplechase - 9:06.57 min (2007)
*5000 metres - 15:00.02 min (2007)

References

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