Yelena Afanasyeva (athlete)

Yelena Aleksandrovna Vlasova-Afanasyeva (Russian: Елена Александровна Афанасьева; born March 1, 1967, in Kulebaki) is a former Russian athlete who competed in the 800 metres.

Her greatest achievements include a European title as well as a 1997 World Championships silver medal.

The same year she achieved the time of 1:56.61 minutes in Zurich.

Afanasyeva retired after the 2001 season.

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