Alesia Turava (; born 6 December 1979) is a

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ian middle-distance runner. She is a former world record holder in 3000 metre steeplechase with 9:16.51 minutes, achieved in Gdansk on 27 July 2002. Still, Turava mostly competes over

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. Her sister, Ryta Turava, also competes in the sport of athletics (

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Biography

She won the gold medal in the inaugural 3000 m steeplechase for women held at the

2006 European Athletics Championships The 19th European Athletics Championships were held in Gothenburg, Sweden, between 7 August and 13 August 2006. The competition arena was the Ullevi Stadium and the official motto "Catch the Spirit". Gothenburg also hosted the 1995 World Champions ...

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. Her sister Ryta Turava is a successful race walker.

Achievements

Personal bests

*1500 metres - 3:59.89 min (2002) *3000 metres - 8:32.89 min (2001) *5000 metres - 15:23.84 min (2000) *3000 metre steeplechase - 9:16.51 min (2002)

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Turava, Alesia 1979 births Living people Belarusian female steeplechase runners Belarusian female middle-distance runners World record setters in athletics (track and field) European Athletics Championships medalists