Alesia Turava

Alesia Turava (Belarusian: Алеся Турава; born 6 December 1979) is a Belarusian 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 1500 metres. Her sister, Ryta Turava, also competes in the sport of athletics (20 km race walk).

Biography

She won the gold medal in the inaugural 3000 m steeplechase for women held at the 2006 European Athletics Championships in Gothenburg. Her sister Ryta Turava is a successful race walker.

Achievements

Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing  Belarus
1998 World Junior Championships Annecy, France 13th (h) 1500m 4:21.72
1999 European U23 Championships Gothenburg, Sweden 5th 1500m 4:13.79
2001 World Indoor Championships Lisbon, Portugal 6th 1500 m 4:13.67
European U23 Championships Amsterdam, Netherlands 1st 1500m 4:09.71
World Championships Edmonton, Canada 7th 1500 m 4:07.25
2002 European Indoor Championships Vienna, Austria 3rd 1500 m 4:07.69
European Championships Munich, Germany 7th 1500 m 4:06.64
2003 World Indoor Championships Birmingham, England 7th 1500 m 4:08.20
2004 World Indoor Championships Budapest, Hungary 7th 1500 m 4:09.81
2005 European Indoor Championships Madrid, Spain 5th 1500 m 4:08.81
2006 European Championships Gothenburg, Sweden 1st 3000 m steeple 9:26.05

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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Records
Preceded by Women's 3000 m Steeplechase
World Record Holder
June 12, 2002 – August 10, 2003 		Succeeded by
Sporting positions
Preceded by Women's 3000 m Steeplechase
Best Year Performance
2002 		Succeeded by