Raisa Smekhnova
Soviet long-distance runner
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Raisa Katyukova-Smekhnova, nacida Raisa Katyukova, (Belarusian: Раіса Кацюкова-Сьмехава; born September 16, 1950) is a retired long-distance runner from the Soviet Union, who won the bronze medal at the 1983 World Championships in Helsinki, Finland, behind Norway's Grete Waitz and USA's Marianne Dickerson. She won the Soviet title in the women's marathon in 1985.
SportMarathon running
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| Born | September 16, 1950 | |||||||||||
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| Sport | Marathon running | |||||||||||
Medal record
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Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
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Representing  Soviet Union | |||||
| 1983 | World Championships | Helsinki, Finland | 3rd | Marathon | 2:31:13 |
| 1988 | Olympic Games | Seoul, South Korea | 16th | Marathon | 2:33:19 |
References
- Raisa Smekhnova at World Athletics
- Raisa Smekhnova at Tilastopaja (registration required)
- Raisa Smekhnova at Athletics Podium
- Raisa Smekhnova at ARRS
- Raisa Smekhnova at Olympics.com
- Raisa Smekhnova at Olympedia
- Raisa Smekhnova at InterSportStats
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